M70
⚠ Non-billable
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Code
M70
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- soft tissue disorders of occupational origin
Excludes1 — never code together
- bursitis NOS (M71.9-)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- 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?
ICD-10-CM code M70 represents Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M70 billable?
No. M70 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M70 in?
M70 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the M70 category
M70.0
Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wrist
Non-billable
M70.1
Bursitis of hand
Non-billable
M70.2
Olecranon bursitis
Non-billable
M70.3
Other bursitis of elbow
Non-billable
M70.4
Prepatellar bursitis
Non-billable
M70.5
Other bursitis of knee
Non-billable
M70.6
Trochanteric bursitis
Non-billable
M70.7
Other bursitis of hip
Non-billable
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