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M70.862

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Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left lower leg

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 lower leg caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure from activities or occupations.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left side is documented; do not assume laterality if not explicitly stated
  • •Consider if this is work-related for potential workers' compensation coding

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.86Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure lower leg└M70.862Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left lower leg
└M70.862Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, left lower leg

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