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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for overuse

M70.8

Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Overuse, muscle NEC”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding overuse

The ICD-10-CM code for overuse is M70.8 (Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure).

Within M70, choose M70.8 (Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wrist (M70.0), bursitis of hand (M70.1), olecranon bursitis (M70.2), other bursitis of elbow (M70.3), Prepatellar bursitis (M70.4), other bursitis of knee (M70.5), trochanteric bursitis (M70.6), other bursitis of hip (M70.7) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M70.80 (of unspecified site), M70.81 (of shoulder), M70.82 (of upper arm), M70.83 (of forearm), M70.84 (of hand), M70.85 (of thigh), M70.86 (lower leg), M70.87 (of ankle and foot) and 2 more.

Use an additional code for: external cause code to identify activity causing disorder (Y93.-).

Common questions about overuse ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for overuse?

M70.8 — Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M70.8 billable?

No. M70.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.