M92.5 – Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M92.5
Code
M92.5 (claims format: M925)
Description
Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under M92.5

M92.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block M91-M94

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

Related codes in M92

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M92.5?

M92.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).

Is M92.5 a billable code?

No. M92.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M92.5 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.