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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hand joint chondromalacia

M94.24

Chondromalacia, joints of hand

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding hand joint chondromalacia

The ICD-10-CM code for hand joint chondromalacia is M94.24 (Chondromalacia, joints of hand).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M94.241 (hand), M94.242 (hand) and M94.249 (hand).

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 hand joint chondromalacia ICD-10 codes

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

M94.24 — Chondromalacia, joints of hand (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M94.24 billable?

No. M94.24 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.