Question 1

Is M70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M70 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M70 represents Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M70 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M70 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M70 is section:M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from M70?

Accepted Answer

Code M70 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: bursitis NOS (M71.9-). These conditions cannot be coded together with M70 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with M70?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding M70, consider adding codes for: external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

M702026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions