M72.0

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• M72.0

Approximate Synonyms

• Bilateral dupuytrens contractures

• Bilateral dupuytrens disease

• Dupuytren contracture of left palm

• Dupuytren contracture of right palm

• Dupuytren’s contracture

• Dupuytren’s contracture of left palm

• Dupuytren’s contracture of right palm

• Dupuytren’s disease of palm of bilateral hands

• Dupuytren’s disease of palm of left hand

• Dupuytren’s disease of palm of right hand

• Dupuytrens contracture

• Dupuytrens contracture of bilateral hands

• Left dupuytrens contracture

• Left dupuytrens disease

• Right dupuytrens contracture

• Right dupuytrens disease

Clinical Information

• A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.

• A superficial fibromatosis arising from the soft tissue of the palm. It is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped fibroblasts, and an infiltrative growth pattern. It predominantly affects adult males.

Details

• M72.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M72.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M72.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 M72.0 may differ.