M70

Non-billable

Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

M70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M70.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls , hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play , indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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.-)

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". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M70 a billable code?
No — M70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M70.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M70?
M70 has 10 more specific child codes, including M70.0, M70.1, M70.2.
What is excluded from M70?
Excludes1 (not coded here): bursitis NOS (M71.9-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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