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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for purulent chondritis

M94.8X

Other specified disorders of cartilage

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Chondritis › purulent”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding purulent chondritis

The ICD-10-CM code for purulent chondritis is M94.8X (Other specified disorders of cartilage).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M94.8X0 (multiple sites), M94.8X1 (shoulder), M94.8X2 (upper arm), M94.8X3 (forearm), M94.8X4 (hand), M94.8X5 (thigh), M94.8X6 (lower leg), M94.8X7 (ankle and foot) and 2 more.

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 purulent chondritis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for purulent chondritis?

M94.8X — Other specified disorders of cartilage (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M94.8X billable?

No. M94.8X is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.