M94.2
Non-billableChondromalacia
M94.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chondromalacia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M94.20 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCartilage 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. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other. Injured, inflamed, or damaged cartilage can cause symptoms such as pain…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •chondromalacia patellae (M22.4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M94.2?
- M94.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chondromalacia". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M94.2 a billable code?
- No — M94.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M94.20) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M94.2?
- M94.2 has 10 more specific child codes, including M94.20, M94.21, M94.22.
- What is excluded from M94.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): chondromalacia patellae (M22.4).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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