Is ICD-10-CM code M94.27 billable?

No, M94.27 (Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code M94.27 belong to?

M94.27 belongs to Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: M00–M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue.

M94.27

Non-Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Description

Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

M94.271Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot M94.272Chondromalacia, left ankle and joints of left foot M94.279Chondromalacia, unspecified ankle and joints of foot

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

View CH13 Notes View M91-M94 Notes View M94.2 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M91-M94Chondropathies (M91-M94)

M94Other disorders of cartilage

M94.2Chondromalacia

M94.27Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of footNot billable

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

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M94.27:

subcategoryM94.2

Chondromalacia

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blockM91-M94

Chondropathies (M91-M94)

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chapterCH13

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

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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