M24.321 Pathological dislocation of right elbow, not elsewhere classified

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 M24.3 Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (never code together)

• congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
• current injury - see injury of joints and ligaments by body region
• recurrent dislocation of joint (M24.4-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 562-563 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 718.22 Pathological dislocation of joint, upper arm (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M24.31 Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified
• M24.311 Pathological dislocation of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified
• M24.312 Pathological dislocation of left shoulder, not elsewhere classified
• M24.319 Pathological dislocation of unspecified shoulder, not elsewhere classified
• M24.32 Pathological dislocation of elbow, not elsewhere classified
• M24.321 Pathological dislocation of right elbow, not elsewhere classified (this code)
• M24.322 Pathological dislocation of left elbow, not elsewhere classified
• M24.329 Pathological dislocation of unspecified elbow, not elsewhere classified
• M24.33 Pathological dislocation of wrist, not elsewhere classified
• M24.331 Pathological dislocation of right wrist, not elsewhere classified
• M24.332 Pathological dislocation of left wrist, not elsewhere classified