Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M94.8X7 is the diagnosis code for Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot. 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 M94.8X7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M94.8X7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M94.8X7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M94.8X7 is M94.8X ("Other specified disorders of cartilage"). M94.8X7 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M94.8X7 is located in Section M91-M94 — "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M94.8X7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot" 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 Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot is M94.8X7.
Yes, M94.8X7 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M94.8X7 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M94.8X7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.