Question 1

Is M93 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M93 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M93 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M93 represents Other osteochondropathies. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M93 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M93 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M93?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M93 is section:M91-M94 (Chondropathies (M91-M94)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from M93?

Accepted Answer

Code M93 has Type 2 Excludes including: osteochondrosis of spine (M42.-). These conditions are not included in M93 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

M932026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is M93 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M93 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M93 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M93?

What conditions should be coded separately from M93?