M94.0
BillableChondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Tietze syndrome is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone, causing chest pain and swelling.
Coding Tips
- •This is a specific diagnosis; do not use if the condition is unspecified or affects other joints
- •Tietze syndrome is self-limited and typically resolves within weeks to months; document clinical course for medical necessity
Code Hierarchy
└M94Other disorders of cartilage└M94.0Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
└M94.0Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]