M72.1 Knuckle pads

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M72 Fibroblastic disorders

Excludes2 (not included here)

• retroperitoneal fibromatosis (D48.3)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 557-558 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 728.79 Other fibromatoses of muscle, ligament, and fascia (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for M72.1

• Garrod's pad, knuckle
• Knuckle pad (Garrod's)
• Pad, knuckle or Garrod's

Nearby codes

• M72 Fibroblastic disorders
• M72.0 Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
• M72.1 Knuckle pads (this code)
• M72.2 Plantar fascial fibromatosis
• M72.4 Pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis
• M72.6 Necrotizing fasciitis
• M72.8 Other fibroblastic disorders
• M72.9 Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified