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M70.879

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Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, unspecified ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

Soft tissue damage in an unspecified ankle and foot caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality is not documented or cannot be determined
  • •Query provider for clarification on affected side when possible

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.8Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.87Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure of ankle and foot└M70.879Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, unspecified ankle and foot
└M70.879Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, unspecified ankle and foot

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