M70 – 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

Code: M70 (claims format: M70)
Description: Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and 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

Billable codes under M70

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

M70.0 – Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wristHeader (more codes below)
M70.1 – Bursitis of handHeader (more codes below)
M70.2 – Olecranon bursitisHeader (more codes below)
M70.3 – Other bursitis of elbowHeader (more codes below)
M70.4 – Prepatellar bursitisHeader (more codes below)
M70.5 – Other bursitis of kneeHeader (more codes below)
M70.6 – Trochanteric bursitisHeader (more codes below)
M70.7 – Other bursitis of hipHeader (more codes below)
M70.8 – Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressureHeader (more codes below)
M70.9 – Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressureHeader (more codes below)

Notes for M70

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M70?

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

Is M70 a billable code?

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

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.