M94.221 Chondromalacia, right elbow

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M94.2 Chondromalacia

Excludes1 (never code together)

• chondromalacia patellae (M22.4)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 553-554 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 733.92 Chondromalacia (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M94.21 Chondromalacia, shoulder
• M94.211 Chondromalacia, right shoulder
• M94.212 Chondromalacia, left shoulder
• M94.219 Chondromalacia, unspecified shoulder
• M94.22 Chondromalacia, elbow
• M94.221 Chondromalacia, right elbow (this code)
• M94.222 Chondromalacia, left elbow
• M94.229 Chondromalacia, unspecified elbow
• M94.23 Chondromalacia, wrist
• M94.231 Chondromalacia, right wrist
• M94.232 Chondromalacia, left wrist