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M70.30

Billable

Other bursitis of elbow, unspecified elbow

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in an unspecified elbow area other than the tip, which cushions and protects the joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code for elbow bursitis not at the olecranon; determine the exact location if possible
  • •Query for laterality information to assign a more specific code if available

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.3Other bursitis of elbow└M70.30Other bursitis of elbow, unspecified elbow
└M70.30Other bursitis of elbow, unspecified elbow

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