M92.51 – Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M92.51

Code: M92.51 (claims format: M9251)
Description: Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia
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 › M92.5

Billable codes under M92.51

M92.51 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for M92.51

Applicable to:

Blount disease
Tibia vara

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.-)

Index terms for M92.51

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M92.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M92.51?

M92.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).

Is M92.51 a billable code?

No. M92.51 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M92.51 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.