M94 – Other disorders of cartilage
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chondropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M94
- Code
M94(claims format:M94)- Description
- Other 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
Billable codes under M94
M94 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M94.0 – Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]Billable
- M94.1 – Relapsing polychondritisBillable
- M94.2 – ChondromalaciaHeader (more codes below)
- M94.3 – ChondrolysisHeader (more codes below)
- M94.8 – Other specified disorders of cartilageHeader (more codes below)
- M94.9 – Disorder of cartilage, unspecifiedBillable
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.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94?
M94 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of cartilage, in the block M91-M94 (Chondropathies).
Is M94 a billable code?
No. M94 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.