M94.1
Relapsing polychondritis
Clinical Information
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An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction.
Details
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M94.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M94.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M94.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 M94.1 may differ.