M93.81

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other specified osteochondropathies of shoulder

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • osteochondrosis of spine (M42.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M93.81 represents other specified osteochondropathies of shoulder. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under M93.81.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M93.81?

ICD-10-CM code M93.81 is "Other specified osteochondropathies of shoulder". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M93.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, M93.81 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can M93.81 be coded with other codes?

M93.81 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeM93.81
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM93.8
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)