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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for traumatic old fasciitis

M72.8

Other fibroblastic disorders

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fasciitis › traumatic (old)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding traumatic old fasciitis

The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic old fasciitis is M72.8 (Other fibroblastic disorders).

Within M72, choose M72.8 (Other fibroblastic disorders) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0), Knuckle pads (M72.1), plantar fascial fibromatosis (M72.2), Pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis (M72.4), necrotizing fasciitis (M72.6) and fibroblastic disorder, unspecified (M72.9).

Don't report M72.8 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: diffuse (eosinophilic) fasciitis (M35.4), necrotizing fasciitis (M72.6), nodular fasciitis (M72.4), perirenal fasciitis NOS (N13.5) and 2 more.

Use an additional code to (B95.-, B96.-) identify causative organism.

More specific traumatic old fasciitis codes (official index)

  • current - code by site under Sprain

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for M72.8)

  • 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 (M67.A0-)

Common questions about traumatic old fasciitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic old fasciitis?

M72.8 — Other fibroblastic disorders.

Is M72.8 billable?

Yes. M72.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can M72.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M72.8 as a principal diagnosis.

Is M72.8 a CC or MCC?

No. M72.8 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.