2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M92.9Juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M91-M94›M92

ICD-10-CM M92.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M92.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. Coders also document this condition as articular cartilage disorder of joint of right foot. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M92.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified
Short Description
Juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M92
Other juvenile osteochondrosis

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM91-M94Chondropathies
CategoryM92Other juvenile osteochondrosis
This CodeM92.9Juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Articular cartilage disorder of joint of right foot
  • Juvenile epiphysitis
  • Juvenile osteochondritis
  • Juvenile osteochondritis - leg/foot
  • Juvenile osteochondritis of right foot
  • Juvenile osteochondritis of the arm
  • Juvenile osteochondritis of the arm and hand

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Juvenile apophysitis NOS
  • Juvenile epiphysitis NOS
  • Juvenile osteochondritis NOS
  • Juvenile osteochondrosis NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Apophysitis(bone)
      • juvenile
    • Epiphysitis
      • juvenile
    • Osteochondritis
      • juvenile
    • Osteochondrosis
      • juvenile, juvenilis
    • Osteochondrosis
      • juvenile, juvenilis
        • deformans

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS028
Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Juvenile Osteochondrosis

    defective bone growth that affects the growth centers of bone in children.

  • Juvenile Osteochondrosis of Spine|Calve's Disease|Scheuermann's Disease

    a disorder characterized by osteochondrosis of the vertebral epiphyses in childhood.

Patient EducationClinical

Bone Diseases

Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and your teens, your body adds new bone faster than it removes old bone. After about age 20, you can lose bone faster than you make bone.

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Convert M92.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
732.6 Juv osteochondrosis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M92.9Overview

Is M92.9 (Other juvenile osteochondrosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M92.9 group to?

When juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M92.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 732.6 (juv osteochondrosis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.