2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M72.0Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M72

ICD-10-CM M72.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M72.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]. 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. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). Coders also document this condition as bilateral Dupuytren's disease of palm of hands. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M72.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Short Description
Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M72
Fibroblastic disorders

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM72Fibroblastic disorders
This CodeM72.0Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for M72.0.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral Dupuytren's disease of palm of hands
  • Contracture of palmar fascia
  • Dupuytren contracture of left palm
  • Dupuytren contracture of palm of bilateral hands
  • Dupuytren contracture of right palm
  • Dupuytren's contracture of finger
  • Dupuytren's disease of finger
  • Dupuytren's disease of palm
  • Dupuytren's disease of palm of left hand
  • Dupuytren's disease of palm of right hand

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Contraction(s), contracture, contracted
      • Dupuytren's
    • Contraction(s), contracture, contracted
      • fascia (lata) (postural)
        • Dupuytren's
    • Contraction(s), contracture, contracted
      • fascia (lata) (postural)
        • palmar
    • Contraction(s), contracture, contracted
      • palmar fascia
    • Disease, diseased
      • Dupuytren's (muscle contracture)
    • Dupuytren's contraction or disease
    • Fibromatosis
      • Dupuytren's
    • Fibromatosis
      • palmar (fascial)
    • Retraction
      • palmar fascia

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

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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Convert M72.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
728.6 Contracted palmar fascia
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 M72.0Overview

Is M72.0 (Fibroblastic disorders) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M72.0 group to?

When palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] 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.

Who can M72.0 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M72.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] converts to ICD-9-CM 728.6 (contracted palmar fascia). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.