2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M72Fibroblastic disorders

ICD-10-CM CodesM00–M99M70-M79M72

ICD-10-CM M72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M72 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for fibroblastic disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M72.0, M72.1, M72.2, and M72.4.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M72
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Fibroblastic disorders
Short Description
Fibroblastic disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M70-M79
Other soft tissue disorders

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM72Fibroblastic disorders
This CodeM72Fibroblastic disorders

Specific Coding for Fibroblastic disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like M72 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use M72.0 for Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

  • Use M72.1 for Knuckle pads

  • Use M72.2 for Plantar fascial fibromatosis

  • Use M72.4 for Pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis

  • Use M72.6 for Necrotizing fasciitis

  • Use M72.8 for Other fibroblastic disorders

  • Use M72.9 for Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • retroperitoneal fibromatosis D48.3

Patient EducationClinical

Connective Tissue Disorders

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

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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 M72Overview

Is M72 (Fibroblastic disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for fibroblastic disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for fibroblastic disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as M72.0, M72.1, and M72.2.