U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M94 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of cartilage

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M94

Other disorders of cartilage

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M94 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Chondropathies (M91-M94)

  3. 3

    Category M94

    Other disorders of cartilage

  4. 4

    Code M94

    Other disorders of cartilage

More specific choices

Codes under M94

M94 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M94.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M94.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M94.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for M94.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for M94.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M94 mean?

M94 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of cartilage.”

Is M94 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M94 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is M94 located in ICD-10-CM?

M94 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Chondropathies (M91-M94) (M91–M94), under category M94, Other disorders of cartilage.

What coding notes are listed for M94?

No inclusion terms are listed for M94 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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