Chondropathies (M91-M94) ICD-10-CM
The M91–M94 section covers chondropathies with 283 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 212 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 4 code ranges listed below.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- postprocedural chondropathies M96
Code Ranges in This Section 4 ranges · 283 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| M91 | Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis (M91) | 26 | 19 |
| M92 | Other juvenile osteochondrosis (M92) | 65 | 48 |
| M93 | Other osteochondropathies (M93) | 139 | 105 |
| M94 | Other disorders of cartilage (M94) | 53 | 40 |
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About the M91–M94 Code Range
This group brings together cartilage disorders, juvenile osteochondrosis, and other named bone and joint conditions.
M91 groups juvenile osteochondrosis of the hip and pelvis, with subdivisions for the pelvis, femoral head, and other named conditions. M92 groups juvenile osteochondrosis at other sites, including the arms, hands, knees, lower legs, and feet. M93 contains other osteochondropathies, including nontraumatic slipped upper femoral epiphysis. M94 groups other cartilage disorders by the named condition.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the M91-M94 range?
The M91-M94 range contains 283 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 212 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does M91-M94 cover?
The range covers chondropathies. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
