M92.40 – Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, unspecified knee

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M92.40
Code
M92.40 (claims format: M9240)
Description
Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, unspecified knee
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M91-M94 Chondropathies
Parent codes
M92 › M92.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M92.4 – Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella

Applicable to:
  • Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of primary patellar center [Köhler]
  • Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of secondary patellar centre [Sinding Larsen]

Block M91-M94

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postprocedural chondropathies (M96.-)

Related codes in M92.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M92.40?

M92.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, unspecified knee, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).

Is M92.40 a billable code?

Yes. M92.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M92.40 belong to?

It belongs to category M92 – Other juvenile osteochondrosis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.