Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M91 is the diagnosis code for Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M91. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M91 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M91 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M91 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M91 is located in Section M91-M94 — "Chondropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M91 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M91.0, M91.1, M91.2, M91.3, M91.4 and more.
Use M91 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis" 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 is M91.
No, M91 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M91 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M91 include: slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic) (M93.0-).
Yes, M91 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.