M70.03 – Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wrist

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M70.03

Code: M70.03 (claims format: M7003)
Description: Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wrist
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
Parent codes: M70 › M70.0

Billable codes under M70.03

M70.03 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M70 – Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Includes:

soft tissue disorders of occupational origin

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bursitis NOS (M71.9-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

bursitis of shoulder (M75.5)
enthesopathies (M76-M77)
pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)

Use additional code:

external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-)

Index terms for M70.03

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Synovitis, crepitant, wrist

Related codes in M70.0

M70.04 – Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), handHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M70.03?

M70.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wrist, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M70.03 a billable code?

No. M70.03 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M70.03 belong to?

It belongs to category M70 – Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.