Other disorders of cartilage (M94) ICD-10-CM
The M94 code range covers other disorders of cartilage with 53 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 40 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the M94 Range 53 codes · 40 billable
- M94 Other disorders of cartilageNon-billable
- M94.0 Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
- M94.1 Relapsing polychondritis
- M94.2 ChondromalaciaNon-billable
- M94.20 Chondromalacia, unspecified site
- M94.21 Chondromalacia, shoulderNon-billable
- M94.211 Chondromalacia, right shoulder
- M94.212 Chondromalacia, left shoulder
- M94.219 Chondromalacia, unspecified shoulder
- M94.22 Chondromalacia, elbowNon-billable
- M94.221 Chondromalacia, right elbow
- M94.222 Chondromalacia, left elbow
- M94.229 Chondromalacia, unspecified elbow
- M94.23 Chondromalacia, wristNon-billable
- M94.231 Chondromalacia, right wrist
- M94.232 Chondromalacia, left wrist
- M94.239 Chondromalacia, unspecified wrist
- M94.24 Chondromalacia, joints of handNon-billable
- M94.241 Chondromalacia, joints of right hand
- M94.242 Chondromalacia, joints of left hand
- M94.249 Chondromalacia, joints of unspecified hand
- M94.25 Chondromalacia, hipNon-billable
- M94.251 Chondromalacia, right hip
- M94.252 Chondromalacia, left hip
- M94.259 Chondromalacia, unspecified hip
- M94.26 Chondromalacia, kneeNon-billable
- M94.261 Chondromalacia, right knee
- M94.262 Chondromalacia, left knee
- M94.269 Chondromalacia, unspecified knee
- M94.27 Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of footNon-billable
- M94.271 Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot
- M94.272 Chondromalacia, left ankle and joints of left foot
- M94.279 Chondromalacia, unspecified ankle and joints of foot
- M94.28 Chondromalacia, other site
- M94.29 Chondromalacia, multiple sites
- M94.3 ChondrolysisNon-billable
- M94.35 Chondrolysis, hipNon-billable
- M94.351 Chondrolysis, right hip
- M94.352 Chondrolysis, left hip
- M94.359 Chondrolysis, unspecified hip
- M94.8 Other specified disorders of cartilageNon-billable
- M94.8X Other specified disorders of cartilageNon-billable
- M94.8X0 Other specified disorders of cartilage, multiple sites
- M94.8X1 Other specified disorders of cartilage, shoulder
- M94.8X2 Other specified disorders of cartilage, upper arm
- M94.8X3 Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearm
- M94.8X4 Other specified disorders of cartilage, hand
- M94.8X5 Other specified disorders of cartilage, thigh
- M94.8X6 Other specified disorders of cartilage, lower leg
- M94.8X7 Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot
- M94.8X8 Other specified disorders of cartilage, other site
- M94.8X9 Other specified disorders of cartilage, unspecified sites
- M94.9 Disorder of cartilage, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the M94 range.
Chondromalacia
Softening and degeneration of the CARTILAGE.
Polychondritis, Relapsing
An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction.
About the M94 Code Range
These cartilage disorders include a syndrome at the rib-cartilage junction and disorders affecting joints and other body sites.
The subdivisions separate chondrocostal junction syndrome (M94.0), relapsing polychondritis (M94.1), chondromalacia (M94.2), and chondrolysis (M94.3). Chondromalacia codes distinguish body site, then right, left, or unspecified side for several sites. Chondrolysis has hip codes that distinguish side. Other specified cartilage disorders (M94.8) are divided by site, while M94.9 identifies an unspecified cartilage disorder.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M94 range?
Of the 53 codes in this range, 40 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M94 range classify?
The range classifies other disorders of cartilage. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
