2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M94Other disorders of cartilage

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M91-M94›M94

ICD-10-CM M94
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M94 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other disorders of cartilage, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M94.0, M94.1, M94.20, and M94.211.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M94
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other disorders of cartilage
Short Description
Other disorders of cartilage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M91-M94
Chondropathies

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM91-M94Chondropathies
CategoryM94Other disorders of cartilage
This CodeM94Other disorders of cartilage

Specific Coding for Other disorders of cartilageOverview

Non-specific codes like M94 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use M94.0 for Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]

  • Use M94.1 for Relapsing polychondritis

  • M94.2 for Chondromalacia

  • Use M94.20 for Chondromalacia, unspecified site

  • M94.21 for Chondromalacia, shoulder

  • M94.22 for Chondromalacia, elbow

  • M94.23 for Chondromalacia, wrist

  • M94.24 for Chondromalacia, joints of hand

  • M94.25 for Chondromalacia, hip

  • M94.26 for Chondromalacia, knee

  • M94.27 for Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot

  • Use M94.28 for Chondromalacia, other site

  • Use M94.29 for Chondromalacia, multiple sites

  • M94.3 for Chondrolysis

  • M94.35 for Chondrolysis, hip

  • M94.8 for Other specified disorders of cartilage

  • M94.8X for Other specified disorders of cartilage

  • Use M94.9 for Disorder of cartilage, unspecified

Patient EducationClinical

Cartilage Disorders

Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body, such as your ears, nose and windpipe. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing your bones to glide over each other.

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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 M94Overview

Is M94 (Other disorders of cartilage) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other disorders of cartilage, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other disorders of cartilage need a more specific code from this category, such as M94.0, M94.1, and M94.20.