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M70.851

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

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 thigh caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure, such as from running, cycling, or prolonged sitting.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifically identifies the right thigh; do not use if the condition affects the left thigh or if laterality is unspecified
  • •Document the activity or cause that led to the overuse injury to support the clinical diagnosis

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.85Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure of thigh└M70.851Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right thigh
└M70.851Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, right thigh

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