M94.20 – Chondromalacia, unspecified site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M94.20
- Code
M94.20(claims format:M9420)- Description
- Chondromalacia, unspecified site
- 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
- M94 › M94.2
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M94.2 – Chondromalacia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- chondromalacia patellae (M22.4)
Block M91-M94
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postprocedural chondropathies (M96.-)
Index terms for M94.20
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M94.2
- M94.21 – Chondromalacia, shoulderHeader
- M94.22 – Chondromalacia, elbowHeader
- M94.23 – Chondromalacia, wristHeader
- M94.24 – Chondromalacia, joints of handHeader
- M94.25 – Chondromalacia, hipHeader
- M94.26 – Chondromalacia, kneeHeader
- M94.27 – Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of footHeader
- M94.28 – Chondromalacia, other siteBillable
- M94.29 – Chondromalacia, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94.20?
M94.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for chondromalacia, unspecified site, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).
Is M94.20 a billable code?
Yes. M94.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M94.20 belong to?
It belongs to category M94 – Other disorders of cartilage.
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.