ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Softening
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Softening”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Softening
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for softening; the code depends on the details below.
More specific Softening codes (official index)
- bone
- brain (necrotic) (progressive) G93.89 — Other specified disorders of brain
- congenital Q04.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of brain
- embolic I63.4 — Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteries
- hemorrhagic
- occlusive I63.5 — Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of cerebral arteries
- thrombotic I63.3 — Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries
- cartilage M94.2 — Chondromalacia
- patella M22.4 — Chondromalacia patellae
- cerebellar
- cerebral
- cerebrospinal
- myocardial, heart
- spinal cord G95.89 — Other specified diseases of spinal cord
- stomach K31.89 — Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Common questions about Softening ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for brain softening?
- G93.89 — Other specified disorders of brain.
What is the ICD-10 code for cartilage softening?
- M94.2 — Chondromalacia (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for spinal cord softening?
- G95.89 — Other specified diseases of spinal cord.
What is the ICD-10 code for stomach softening?
- K31.89 — Other diseases of stomach and duodenum.