2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M72Fibroblastic disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M72

ICD-10-CM M72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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, M72.20, and M72.21.

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

  • M72.2 for Plantar fascial fibromatosis

  • Use M72.20 for Plantar fascial fibromatosis, unspecified foot

  • Use M72.21 for Plantar fascial fibromatosis, right foot

  • Use M72.22 for Plantar fascial fibromatosis, left foot

  • 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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M72: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On M72 itself
  • retroperitoneal fibromatosis (D48.3)
From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M72Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for fibroblastic disorders?

M72 is the ICD-10-CM category for fibroblastic disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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 M72.20.