Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M91.90 is the diagnosis code for Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, unspecified leg. This code falls under the section "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M91.90 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M91.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M91.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, unspecified leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M91.90 is M91.9 ("Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified"). M91.90 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M91.90 is located in Section M91-M94 — "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M91.90 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, unspecified leg" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, unspecified leg is M91.90.
Yes, M91.90 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M91.90 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M91.90 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.