M24 vs M67.4

M24 (Other specific joint derangements) compared with M67.4 (Ganglion), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. M24 carries an Excludes2 note covering M67.4: “ganglion (M67.4)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

	M24Other specific joint derangements	M67.4Ganglion
Billing status	Non-billable header Report instead: M24.00, M24.011, M24.012, M24.019, M24.021	Non-billable header Report instead: M67.40, M67.411, M67.412, M67.419, M67.421
Classification	M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)	M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
Definition	Other specific joint derangements is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M24).	Ganglion is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M67.4).
Includes	—	Ganglion of joint or tendon (sheath)

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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources