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M70.821

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Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right upper arm

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Soft tissue damage or inflammation of the right upper arm from repetitive use, overuse, or pressure activities.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right upper arm laterality is documented; this may include conditions like biceps tendinitis
  • •Ensure the condition is specifically related to use/overuse mechanism rather than trauma or other causes

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.82Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure of upper arm└M70.821Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right upper arm
└M70.821Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right upper arm

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