M92
Non-Billable

Other juvenile osteochondrosis

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other juvenile osteochondrosis?

ICD-10-CM M92 is the diagnosis code for Other juvenile osteochondrosis. This code falls under the section "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for M92

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M92 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
M92.0Juvenile osteochondrosis of humerusNon-BillableM92.00Juvenile osteochondrosis of humerus, unspecified armBillableM92.01Juvenile osteochondrosis of humerus, right armBillableM92.02Juvenile osteochondrosis of humerus, left armBillableM92.1Juvenile osteochondrosis of radius and ulnaNon-BillableM92.10Juvenile osteochondrosis of radius and ulna, unspecified armBillableM92.11Juvenile osteochondrosis of radius and ulna, right armBillableM92.12Juvenile osteochondrosis of radius and ulna, left armBillableM92.2Juvenile osteochondrosis, handNon-BillableM92.20Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, handNon-BillableM92.201Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, right handBillableM92.202Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, left handBillableM92.209Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified handBillableM92.21Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of carpal lunate [Kienböck]Non-BillableM92.211Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of carpal lunate [Kienböck], right handBillableM92.212Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of carpal lunate [Kienböck], left handBillableM92.219Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of carpal lunate [Kienböck], unspecified handBillableM92.22Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of metacarpal heads [Mauclaire]Non-BillableM92.221Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of metacarpal heads [Mauclaire], right handBillableM92.222Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of metacarpal heads [Mauclaire], left handBillableM92.229Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of metacarpal heads [Mauclaire], unspecified handBillableM92.29Other juvenile osteochondrosis, handNon-BillableM92.291Other juvenile osteochondrosis, right handBillableM92.292Other juvenile osteochondrosis, left handBillableM92.299Other juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified handBillableM92.3Other juvenile osteochondrosis, upper limbNon-BillableM92.30Other juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified upper limbBillableM92.31Other juvenile osteochondrosis, right upper limbBillableM92.32Other juvenile osteochondrosis, left upper limbBillableM92.4Juvenile osteochondrosis of patellaNon-BillableM92.40Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, unspecified kneeBillableM92.41Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, right kneeBillableM92.42Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, left kneeBillableM92.5Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibulaNon-BillableM92.50Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibulaNon-BillableM92.501Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, right legBillableM92.502Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, left legBillableM92.503Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, bilateral legBillableM92.509Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified legBillableM92.51Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibiaNon-BillableM92.511Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia, right legBillableM92.512Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia, left legBillableM92.513Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia, bilateralBillableM92.519Juvenile osteochondrosis of proximal tibia, unspecified legBillableM92.52Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercleNon-BillableM92.521Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, right legBillableM92.522Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, left legBillableM92.523Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, bilateralBillableM92.529Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, unspecified legBillableM92.59Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibulaNon-BillableM92.591Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, right legBillableM92.592Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, left legBillableM92.593Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, bilateralBillableM92.599Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, unspecified legBillableM92.6Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsusNon-BillableM92.60Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, unspecified ankleBillableM92.61Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, right ankleBillableM92.62Juvenile osteochondrosis of tarsus, left ankleBillableM92.7Juvenile osteochondrosis of metatarsusNon-BillableM92.70Juvenile osteochondrosis of metatarsus, unspecified footBillableM92.71Juvenile osteochondrosis of metatarsus, right footBillableM92.72Juvenile osteochondrosis of metatarsus, left footBillableM92.8Other specified juvenile osteochondrosisBillableM92.9Juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is M92 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M92 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M92 mean?

M92 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other juvenile osteochondrosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is M92 in?

M92 is located in Section M91-M94 — "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M92?

M92 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M92.0, M92.1, M92.2, M92.3, M92.4 and more.

When should I use M92?

Use M92 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other juvenile osteochondrosis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other juvenile osteochondrosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other juvenile osteochondrosis is M92.

Can M92 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M92 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M92 in?

M92 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is M92 valid for 2026?

Yes, M92 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
M92
Other juvenile osteochondrosis
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M91-M94 — Chondropathies
2026 ICD-10-CM