M24.029 Loose body in unspecified elbow

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M24 Other specific joint derangements

Excludes1 (never code together)

• current injury - see injury of joint by body region

Excludes2 (not included here)

• ganglion (M67.4)
• snapping knee (M23.8-)
• temporomandibular joint disorders (M26.6-)

Applies from M24.0 Loose body in joint

Excludes2 (not included here)

• loose body in knee (M23.4)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 564-566 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 718.12 Loose body in joint, upper arm (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M24.012 Loose body in left shoulder
• M24.019 Loose body in unspecified shoulder
• M24.02 Loose body in elbow
• M24.021 Loose body in right elbow
• M24.022 Loose body in left elbow
• M24.029 Loose body in unspecified elbow (this code)
• M24.03 Loose body in wrist
• M24.031 Loose body in right wrist
• M24.032 Loose body in left wrist
• M24.039 Loose body in unspecified wrist
• M24.04 Loose body in finger joints