ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
718.42 — Contracture of joint, upper arm
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 718.42
718.42 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for contracture of joint, upper arm. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, M24.529 (Contracture, unspecified elbow). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- M24.529Contracture, unspecified elbowapproximate
Common questions about 718.42
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 718.42?
- The GEMs map 718.42 to ICD-10-CM M24.529.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.