M24.562: Contracture, left knee
M24.562, contracture, left knee, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 4 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 64 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…), G0281 (Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more…), G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…). 47 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; L1844 pays $1,865.51 to $2,436.24 depending on the state. The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with M24.562 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0283 | Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| G0281 | Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0329 | Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| L1844 | Knee orthosis, single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $1,865.51–$2,436.24 | 1 |
| L1860 | Knee orthosis, modification of supracondylar prosthetic socket, custom fabricated (sk) | Carrier judgment | $1,233.07–$1,985.94 | 1 |
| L1846 | Knee orthosis, double upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $1,283.72–$1,960.17 | 1 |
| L1834 | Knee orthosis, without knee joint, rigid, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $892.02–$1,808.36 | 1 |
| L1832 | Knee orthosis, adjustable knee joints (unicentric or polycentric), positional orthosis, rigid support, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $698.63–$1,618.03 | 1 |
| L1840 | Knee orthosis, derotation, medial-lateral, anterior cruciate ligament, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $1,056.60–$1,606.15 | 1 |
| L1843 | Knee orthosis, single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $1,076.26–$1,183.90 | 1 |
| L1845 | Knee orthosis, double upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $939.24–$1,180.51 | 1 |
| L1833 | Knee orthosis, adjustable knee joints (unicentric or polycentric), positional orthosis, rigid support, prefabricated, off-the shelf | Carrier judgment | $455.16–$1,087.16 | 1 |
| L1851 | Knee orthosis (ko), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $600.78–$959.09 | 1 |
| L1852 | Knee orthosis (ko), double upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $573.13–$940.49 | 1 |
| L2330 | Addition to lower extremity, lacer molded to patient model, for custom fabricated orthosis only | Carrier judgment | $429.42–$904.14 | 1 |
| L1847 | Knee orthosis, double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $689.92–$827.89 | 1 |
| L1848 | Knee orthosis, double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $689.92–$827.89 | 1 |
| L1850 | Knee orthosis, swedish type, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $205.78–$408.53 | 1 |
| L2820 | Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, below knee section | Carrier judgment | $99.79–$399.72 | 1 |
| L2830 | Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, above knee section | Carrier judgment | $107.96–$399.72 | 1 |
| L1831 | Knee orthosis, locking knee joint(s), positional orthosis, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $353.04–$388.33 | 1 |
| L2320 | Addition to lower extremity, non-molded lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only | Carrier judgment | $236.44–$325.94 | 1 |
| L2395 | Addition to lower extremity, offset knee joint, heavy duty, each joint | Carrier judgment | $76.15–$251.19 | 1 |
| L2390 | Addition to lower extremity, offset knee joint, each joint | Carrier judgment | $76.15–$227.94 | 1 |
| L2385 | Addition to lower extremity, straight knee joint, heavy duty, each joint | Carrier judgment | $51.03–$225.93 | 1 |
39 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing M24.562
- A52465: Knee Orthoses - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 53 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33318
- A53057: Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy (Palmetto GBA (HHH MAC); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34560
- A53064: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34427
- A57311: Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health (CGS Administrators, LLC (HHH MAC); 7 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33942
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other M24 diagnoses (Other specific joint derangements)
- M24.561 — Contracture, right knee
- M24.511 — Contracture, right shoulder
- M24.512 — Contracture, left shoulder
- M24.521 — Contracture, right elbow
- M24.522 — Contracture, left elbow
- M24.531 — Contracture, right wrist
- M24.532 — Contracture, left wrist
- M24.541 — Contracture, right hand
- M24.542 — Contracture, left hand
- M24.551 — Contracture, right hip
- M24.552 — Contracture, left hip
- M24.571 — Contracture, right ankle
- M24.572 — Contracture, left ankle
- M24.574 — Contracture, right foot
- M24.575 — Contracture, left foot
- M24.211 — Disorder of ligament, right shoulder
- M24.212 — Disorder of ligament, left shoulder
- M24.221 — Disorder of ligament, right elbow
- M24.222 — Disorder of ligament, left elbow
- M24.231 — Disorder of ligament, right wrist
- M24.232 — Disorder of ligament, left wrist
- M24.241 — Disorder of ligament, right hand
- M24.242 — Disorder of ligament, left hand
- M24.251 — Disorder of ligament, right hip
- M24.252 — Disorder of ligament, left hip
- M24.271 — Disorder of ligament, right ankle
- M24.272 — Disorder of ligament, left ankle
- M24.274 — Disorder of ligament, right foot
- M24.275 — Disorder of ligament, left foot
- M24.28 — Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover M24.562 (Contracture, left knee)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 4 Medicare billing and coding articles list M24.562 as a covered diagnosis for 64 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 M24.562?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…, 3 articles); G0281 (Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more…, 2 articles); G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…, 2 articles); L1844 (Knee orthosis, single upright, thigh and calf, with…, 1 article); L1860 (Knee orthosis, modification of supracondylar prosthetic…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with M24.562?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): L1844 $1,865.51 to $2,436.24; L1860 $1,233.07 to $1,985.94; L1846 $1,283.72 to $1,960.17; L1834 $892.02 to $1,808.36. Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.
Which Medicare policy articles list M24.562?
A52465 (Knee Orthoses - Policy Article); A53057 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy); A53064 (Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy), and 1 more article.
What is ICD-10-CM code M24.562?
M24.562 is the ICD-10-CM code for contracture, left knee, in category M24 (Other specific joint derangements), chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0283
- Watch G0283 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0283
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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