2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M70.942Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M70
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M70.942 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 555 through 556. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.
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Hand Injuries and Disorders
No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.
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Questions About M70.942Overview
Is M70.942 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M70.942 group to?
When unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 555, 556, with relative weights from 0.8306 to 1.3218 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M70.942?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand converts to ICD-9-CM 729.90 (soft tissue disord NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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[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.
