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M70.962

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Unspecified soft tissue disorder 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

A soft tissue problem in the left lower leg caused by repetitive use, overuse, or pressure, without a more specific diagnosis.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left side is correctly documented in the medical record
  • •Consider if shin splints or other specific lower leg conditions can be more precisely coded

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.9Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.96Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure lower leg└M70.962Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left lower leg
└M70.962Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, left lower leg

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