M24.4 vs M43.5
M24.4 (Recurrent dislocation of joint) compared with M43.5 (Other recurrent vertebral dislocation), 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. M24.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering M43.5: “recurrent vertebral dislocation (M43.3-, M43.4, M43.5-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| M24.4Recurrent dislocation of joint | M43.5Other recurrent vertebral dislocation | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| 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 | Recurrent dislocation of joint is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M24.4). | Other recurrent vertebral dislocation is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M43.5). |
| Includes | Recurrent subluxation of joint | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources