Is ICD-10-CM code M94.271 billable?

Yes, M94.271 (Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code M94.271 belong to?

M94.271 belongs to Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: M00–M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue.

M94.271

Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Description

Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right foot

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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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 foot

M94.271Chondromalacia, right ankle and joints of right footBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M94.271:

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 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 553

Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with MCC

DRG 554

Bone Diseases and Arthropathies without MCC

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