2021 ICD-10-CM Code M70.93
Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure of forearm
Not Valid for Submission
M70.93 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure of forearm. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like M70.93 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | M70.93 |
| Short Description: | Unsp soft tissue disorder related to use/pressure of forearm |
| Long Description: | Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure of forearm |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Unsp soft tissue disorder related to use/pressure of forearm
Header codes like M70.93 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for unsp soft tissue disorder related to use/pressure of forearm:
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code M70.93 are found in the index:
- - Disorder (of) - See Also: Disease;
- - soft tissue - M79.9
- - due to use, overuse and pressure - M70.90
- - forearm - M70.93
- - due to use, overuse and pressure - M70.90
- - soft tissue - M79.9
Information for Patients
Arm Injuries and Disorders
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Broken bones
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)