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M70.831

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

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

What This Code Means

Soft tissue damage in the right forearm caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure, such as from occupational activities or sports.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifically identifies the right forearm; do not use if the condition affects the left forearm or if laterality is unspecified
  • •Document the underlying cause (occupational, sports-related, or other repetitive activity) in the medical record to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.83Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure of forearm└M70.831Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right forearm
└M70.831Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right forearm

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