M24.874 Other specific joint derangements of right foot, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Code M24.874: Other specific joint derangements of right foot, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM code M24.874 identifies other specific joint derangements of the right foot, not elsewhere classified. The terminology is active and falls under musculoskeletal system diseases. This reference consolidates official terminology records and billing articles to explain the code's classification and operational context without providing personal medical advice. 1 4

Plain-language overview

Code M24.874 describes a specific joint derangement located in the right foot that does not fit into a different, more specific diagnostic category within the ICD-10-CM terminology system. 1

What this code represents

The semantic type assigned to this diagnosis concept is Disease or Syndrome, and the terminology record maintains an active status for this specific right foot joint derangement. 1

This code belongs to Chapter 13 for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, specifically within the M20 to M25 range designated for other joint disorders. 4

Coding details

The parent concept for this specific diagnosis is M24.87, which covers other specific joint derangements of the ankle and foot that are not elsewhere classified. 1

The official terminology record includes an abbreviation for this diagnosis, listed as other specific joint derangements of right foot, not elsewhere classified. 1

Documentation considerations

Medicare billing articles for occupational therapy list M24.874 for the right foot immediately alongside M24.875 for the left foot within their respective coding guidance sections. 5 6

Coverage and utilization context

This diagnosis code appears in Medicare billing and coding articles for outpatient and home health occupational therapy, which list the code within broader coding guidance for these services. 5 6

What the sources add

The terminology record establishes the official disease classification and parent hierarchy, while the Medicare billing articles list this code alongside the left foot code within therapy service guidance. 1 5 6

The Purdue University reference maps the complete hierarchical path of this code, confirming its placement under other joint disorders within the broader musculoskeletal disease chapter. 4

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM M24.874 terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. September 2024 Topic packet — cdc.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Evaluating the Impact of Insurer-Sponsored Health Coaching on Hospitalization and Costs in India: A Retrospective Cohort Study — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
4. ICD-10 | Other specific joint derangements of right foot, not elsewhere classified (M24.874) — cdek.pharmacy.purdue.edu; accessed 2026-07-27.
5. Article - Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy (A53057) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
6. Article - Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy (A53064) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.