M70.8 – Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M70.8
Code
M70.8 (claims format: M708)
Description
Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Short description
Oth soft tissue disorders related to use/pressure
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

Billable codes under M70.8

M70.8 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):
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 M70.8

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

Related codes in M70

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M70.8?

M70.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M70.8 a billable code?

No. M70.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M70.8 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.