M94.271 – Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M94.271
- Code
M94.271(claims format:M94271)- Description
- Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot
- 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 › M94.27
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.-)
Related codes in M94.27
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94.271?
M94.271 is the ICD-10-CM code for chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).
Is M94.271 a billable code?
Yes. M94.271 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M94.271 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.