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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for foot joint chondromalacia

M94.27

Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Chondromalacia (systemic) › foot joint”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding foot joint chondromalacia

The ICD-10-CM code for foot joint chondromalacia is M94.27 (Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot).

Within M94.2 (Chondromalacia), M94.27 is specifically for Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot. Related codes cover unspecified site (M94.20), shoulder (M94.21), elbow (M94.22), wrist (M94.23), joints of hand (M94.24), hip (M94.25), knee (M94.26), other site (M94.28) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M94.271 (foot), M94.272 (foot) and M94.279 (foot).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about foot joint chondromalacia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for foot joint chondromalacia?

M94.27 — Chondromalacia, ankle and joints of foot (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M94.27 billable?

No. M94.27 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.