Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79) ICD-10-CM
The M70–M79 section covers other soft tissue disorders with 477 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 356 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 7 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 7 ranges · 477 codes
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About the M70–M79 Code Range
ICD-10 codes M70-M79 cover various soft tissue disorders excluding bone and joint diseases, including conditions affecting tendons, bursae, and connective tissue primarily caused by use, overuse, infection, or inflammation. These codes capture a broad range of diagnoses from bursitis and tendonitis to fibroblastic disorders and enthesopathies.
This range includes M70 for soft tissue disorders related to overuse and pressure, such as crepitant synovitis of the hand and wrist, bursitis in multiple locations (e.g., elbow, shoulder, hip), and specific conditions like trochanteric bursitis ("greater trochanteric pain syndrome"). The M71 series addresses bursopathies including abscesses and cysts of bursae, while M72 codes fibroblastic disorders like Dupuytren's contracture and necrotizing fasciitis. Shoulder lesions, including adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff tears, fall under M75. Enthesopathies of the lower limbs, tendon inflammation, and related syndromes (e.g., iliotibial band syndrome) are categorized in M76. Other enthesopathies such as medial and lateral epicondylitis are covered by M77. The M79 series captures other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, including myalgia, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, and pain located in limbs like the hands and feet.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the M70-M79 range?
The M70-M79 range contains 477 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 356 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does M70-M79 cover?
The range covers other soft tissue disorders. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
