M94.3 – Chondrolysis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M94.3
- Code
M94.3(claims format:M943)- Description
- Chondrolysis
- 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
- M94
Billable codes under M94.3
M94.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M94.35 – Chondrolysis, hipHeader (more codes below)
Notes for M94.3
Code first:
- any associated slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic) (M93.0-)
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 M94
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94.3?
M94.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for chondrolysis, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).
Is M94.3 a billable code?
No. M94.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M94.3 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.