M24.08 Loose body, other site

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)

• 718.18 Loose body in joint, other specified sites

Diagnosis Index entries for M24.08

• Loose › body › joint › specified site NEC
• Loose › body › joint › temporomandibular
• Loose › body › joint › vertebra

Nearby codes

• M24.072 Loose body in left ankle
• M24.073 Loose body in unspecified ankle
• 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 (this code)
• M24.1 Other articular cartilage disorders
• M24.10 Other articular cartilage disorders, unspecified site
• M24.11 Other articular cartilage disorders, shoulder
• M24.111 Other articular cartilage disorders, right shoulder
• M24.112 Other articular cartilage disorders, left shoulder