M70 ICD-10-CM Code: Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M70 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
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Category M70
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
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Code M70
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Codes under M70
M70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M70.0Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wristM70.1Bursitis of handM70.2Olecranon bursitisM70.3Other bursitis of elbowM70.4Prepatellar bursitisM70.5Other bursitis of kneeM70.6Trochanteric bursitisM70.7Other bursitis of hipM70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressureM70.9Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressureNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M70.
Use additional code
- external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- bursitis NOS (M71.9-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- bursitis of shoulder (M75.5)
- enthesopathies (M76-M77)
- pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M70 mean?
M70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure.”
Is M70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M70 located in ICD-10-CM?
M70 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79) (M70–M79), under category M70, Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure.
What coding notes are listed for M70?
No inclusion terms are listed for M70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-). Excludes1 notes: bursitis NOS (M71.9-). Excludes2 notes: bursitis of shoulder (M75.5); enthesopathies (M76-M77); pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-).