M94.249 Chondromalacia, joints of unspecified hand

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

• M94.232 Chondromalacia, left wrist
• M94.239 Chondromalacia, unspecified wrist
• M94.24 Chondromalacia, joints of hand
• M94.241 Chondromalacia, joints of right hand
• M94.242 Chondromalacia, joints of left hand
• M94.249 Chondromalacia, joints of unspecified hand (this code)
• M94.25 Chondromalacia, hip
• M94.251 Chondromalacia, right hip
• M94.252 Chondromalacia, left hip
• M94.259 Chondromalacia, unspecified hip
• M94.26 Chondromalacia, knee