M94.8X – Other specified disorders of cartilage
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M94.8X
- Code
M94.8X(claims format:M948X)- Description
- Other specified disorders of cartilage
- 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 › M94.8
Billable codes under M94.8X
M94.8X is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M94.8X0 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, multiple sitesBillable
- M94.8X1 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, shoulderBillable
- M94.8X2 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, upper armBillable
- M94.8X3 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearmBillable
- M94.8X4 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, handBillable
- M94.8X5 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, thighBillable
- M94.8X6 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, lower legBillable
- M94.8X7 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and footBillable
- M94.8X8 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, other siteBillable
- M94.8X9 – Other specified disorders of cartilage, unspecified sitesBillable
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 M94.8X
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94.8X?
M94.8X is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of cartilage, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).
Is M94.8X a billable code?
No. M94.8X is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M94.8X 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.