ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M70
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M70
soft tissue disorders of occupational origin
bursitis NOS (M71.9-)
- bursitis of shoulder (M75.5)
- enthesopathies (M76-M77)
- pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-)
Trochanteric tendinitis
Ischial bursitis
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M70):
About ICD-10-CM Code M70 (Soft tissue disorders related to use)
ICD-10-CM code M70 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M70 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M70 - Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Soft tissue disorders related to use related to overuse and pressure.