M70.842
BillableOther soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand
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 left hand caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure, commonly seen in people with occupational or sports-related hand strain.
Coding Tips
- •This code specifically identifies the left hand; do not use if the condition affects the right hand or if laterality is unspecified
- •Consider documenting the specific hand structures involved (fingers, palm, wrist area) to provide additional clinical detail
Code Hierarchy
└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.84Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure of hand└M70.842Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand
└M70.842Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left hand