ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Chondromalacia: M94.20
The ICD-10-CM index points "Chondromalacia" to M94.20, Chondromalacia, unspecified site. M94.20 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in M94
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- M94Other disorders of cartilageHeader
- M94.0Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]Billable
- M94.1Relapsing polychondritisBillable
- M94.2ChondromalaciaHeader
- M94.20Chondromalacia, unspecified siteBillable
- M94.21Chondromalacia, shoulderHeader
- M94.211Chondromalacia, right shoulderBillable
- M94.212Chondromalacia, left shoulderBillable
- M94.219Chondromalacia, unspecified shoulderBillable
- M94.22Chondromalacia, elbowHeader
- M94.221Chondromalacia, right elbowBillable
- M94.222Chondromalacia, left elbowBillable
- M94.229Chondromalacia, unspecified elbowBillable
- M94.23Chondromalacia, wristHeader
- M94.231Chondromalacia, right wristBillable
- M94.232Chondromalacia, left wristBillable
- M94.239Chondromalacia, unspecified wristBillable
- M94.24Chondromalacia, joints of handHeader
- M94.241Chondromalacia, joints of right handBillable
- M94.242Chondromalacia, joints of left handBillable
- M94.249Chondromalacia, joints of unspecified handBillable
- M94.25Chondromalacia, hipHeader
- M94.251Chondromalacia, right hipBillable
- M94.252Chondromalacia, left hipBillable
- M94.259Chondromalacia, unspecified hipBillable
- M94.26Chondromalacia, kneeHeader
- M94.261Chondromalacia, right kneeBillable
- M94.262Chondromalacia, left kneeBillable
- M94.269Chondromalacia, unspecified kneeBillable
- M94.27Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of footHeader
- M94.271Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right footBillable
- M94.272Chondromalacia, left ankle and joints of left footBillable
- M94.279Chondromalacia, unspecified ankle and joints of footBillable
- M94.28Chondromalacia, other siteBillable
- M94.29Chondromalacia, multiple sitesBillable
- M94.3ChondrolysisHeader
- M94.35Chondrolysis, hipHeader
- M94.351Chondrolysis, right hipBillable
- M94.352Chondrolysis, left hipBillable
- M94.359Chondrolysis, unspecified hipBillable
- M94.8Other specified disorders of cartilageHeader
- M94.8XOther specified disorders of cartilageHeader
- M94.8X0Other specified disorders of cartilage, multiple sitesBillable
- M94.8X1Other specified disorders of cartilage, shoulderBillable
- M94.8X2Other specified disorders of cartilage, upper armBillable
- M94.8X3Other specified disorders of cartilage, forearmBillable
- M94.8X4Other specified disorders of cartilage, handBillable
- M94.8X5Other specified disorders of cartilage, thighBillable
- M94.8X6Other specified disorders of cartilage, lower legBillable
- M94.8X7Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and footBillable
- M94.8X8Other specified disorders of cartilage, other siteBillable
- M94.8X9Other specified disorders of cartilage, unspecified sitesBillable
- M94.9Disorder of cartilage, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M94.2. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M94.20 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M94Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Chondromalacia?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Chondromalacia" to M94.20, Chondromalacia, unspecified site. M94.20 is a billable code.
Is M94.20 billable?
Yes. M94.20 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M94.20?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together) for M94.20 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M94.20 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.