2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M70.12Bursitis, left hand

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M70

ICD-10-CM M70.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M70.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bursitis, left hand. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M70.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bursitis, left hand
Short Description
Bursitis, left hand
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M70.1
Bursitis of hand

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
This CodeM70.12Bursitis, left hand

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral bursitis of wrists
  • Bursitis of bilateral hands
  • Bursitis of finger
  • Bursitis of finger of bilateral hands
  • Bursitis of finger of left hand
  • Bursitis of finger of right hand
  • Bursitis of hand
  • Bursitis of left hand
  • Bursitis of left wrist
  • Bursitis of right hand
  • Bursitis of right wrist
  • Bursitis of wrist

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS025
Other specified connective tissue disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Bursitis

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes inflamed. People get bursitis by overusing a joint. It can also be caused by an injury. It usually occurs at the knee or elbow.

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Convert M70.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
726.4 Enthesopathy of wrist
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
727.2 Occupational bursitis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M70.12Overview

Is M70.12 (Bursitis of hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report bursitis, left hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M70.12 group to?

When bursitis, left hand is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M70.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, bursitis, left hand converts to ICD-9-CM 726.4 (enthesopathy of wrist) and 727.2 (occupational bursitis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.