M70.97
Non-billableUnspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure of ankle and foot
M70.97 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure of ankle and foot. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M70.971 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it. The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures (broken bones). A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure…
Read more about Ankle Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- NaproxenNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Aconitum Napellus, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Colocynthis, Gnaphalium Polycephalum, Hypericum Perforatum, Magnesia Phosphorica, Plumbum Metallicum, Rhus Tox, Arnica Montana›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Ropivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Naproxen OralNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Prednisolone OralCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Prednisone D/pCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Trolamine Salicylate›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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