M70.872 – Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left ankle and foot
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders
ICD-10-CM code
M70.872
- Code
M70.872(claims format:M70872)- Description
- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left ankle and foot
- Short description
- Oth soft tissue disord related to use/pressure, left ank/ft
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › M70.8 › M70.87
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):
Use additional code:
- external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-)
Related codes in M70.87
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M70.872?
M70.872 is the ICD-10-CM code for other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left ankle and foot, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
Is M70.872 a billable code?
Yes. M70.872 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M70.872 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.