M94.21Header code — not billable
Chondromalacia, shoulder
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M94
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M94
M94Other disorders of cartilageM94.0Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]YesM94.1Relapsing polychondritisYesM94.2ChondromalaciaM94.20Chondromalacia, unspecified siteYesM94.211Chondromalacia, right shoulderYesM94.212Chondromalacia, left shoulderYesM94.219Chondromalacia, unspecified shoulderYesM94.22Chondromalacia, elbowM94.221Chondromalacia, right elbowYesM94.222Chondromalacia, left elbowYesM94.229Chondromalacia, unspecified elbowYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M94.21?
M94.21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Chondromalacia, shoulder.
Is M94.21 a billable code?
No. M94.21 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M94.21 in?
M94.21 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M94.21 become effective?
M94.21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M94.21?
M94.21 belongs to category M94, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.