M24.073 Loose body in unspecified ankle

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)

• 718.17 Loose body in joint, ankle and foot (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M24.052 Loose body in left hip
• M24.059 Loose body in unspecified hip
• M24.07 Loose body in ankle and toe joints
• M24.071 Loose body in right ankle
• M24.072 Loose body in left ankle
• M24.073 Loose body in unspecified ankle (this code)
• M24.074 Loose body in right toe joint(s)
• M24.075 Loose body in left toe joint(s)
• M24.076 Loose body in unspecified toe joint(s)
• M24.08 Loose body, other site
• M24.1 Other articular cartilage disorders