M70.9Header code — not billable
Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure
Short description: Unsp soft tissue disorder related to use/pressure
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M70
M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressureM70.0Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wristM70.03Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wristM70.031Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), right wristYesM70.032Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left wristYesM70.039Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified wristYesM70.04Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), handM70.041Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), right handYesM70.042Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left handYesM70.049Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified handYesM70.1Bursitis of handM70.10Bursitis, unspecified handYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M70.9?
M70.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure.
Is M70.9 a billable code?
No. M70.9 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M70.9 in?
M70.9 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M70.9 become effective?
M70.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M70.9?
M70.9 belongs to category M70, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.