ICD-10 M72.8
Billable / SpecificOther fibroblastic disorders
About ICD-10-CM M72.8
ICD-10-CM code M72.8 represents Other fibroblastic disorders. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M72). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M72.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M72.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Abscess of fascia
- Fasciitis NEC
- Other infective fasciitis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with M72.8. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- diffuse (eosinophilic) fasciitis (M35.4)
- necrotizing fasciitis (M72.6)
- nodular fasciitis (M72.4)
- perirenal fasciitis NOS (N13.5)
- perirenal fasciitis with infection (N13.6)
- plantar fasciitis (M72.2)
Use Additional Code
When coding M72.8, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to (B95.-, B96.-) identify causative organism
Medicare LCD Coverage for M72.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M72.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M72.8.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M72.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert M72.8 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M72.8 | 72889 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M72.8
Other codes in section M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
ICD-10 M72.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M72.8 billable? +
Yes, M72.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M72.8? +
ICD-10 M72.8 includes: Abscess of fascia; Fasciitis NEC; Other infective fasciitis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for M72.8? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with M72.8): diffuse (eosinophilic) fasciitis (M35.4); necrotizing fasciitis (M72.6); nodular fasciitis (M72.4)
What ICD-9 codes does M72.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M72.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 72889. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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