M24.7: Protrusio acetabuli

M24.7, protrusio acetabuli, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 8 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…), G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…), G0158 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…). 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 M24.7 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	—	2
G0152	Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes	Carrier judgment	—	1
G0158	Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes	Carrier judgment	—	1
G0160	Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes	Carrier judgment	—	1
G2169	Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes	Carrier judgment	—	1
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	—	1
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	—	1
S2900	Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)	Not payable by Medicare	Not covered	1

Medicare policy articles listing M24.7

A60250: Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33456, L36039, L39911, L40232
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

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)

M24.211 — 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
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
M24.561 — Contracture, right knee
M24.562 — Contracture, left knee
M24.571 — Contracture, right ankle
M24.572 — Contracture, left ankle
M24.574 — Contracture, right foot

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover M24.7 (Protrusio acetabuli)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list M24.7 as a covered diagnosis for 8 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 M24.7?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…, 2 articles); G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0158 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0160 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G2169 (Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list M24.7?

A60250 (Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty); A53057 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy); A53064 (Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy).

What is ICD-10-CM code M24.7?

M24.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for protrusio acetabuli, in category M24 (Other specific joint derangements), chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

Next steps

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.

Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup