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M70.40

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Prepatellar bursitis, unspecified knee

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the bursa located in front of the kneecap when the specific knee is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality (left or right) cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Prepatellar bursitis is common in people who kneel frequently; document the underlying cause if known

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.4Prepatellar bursitis└M70.40Prepatellar bursitis, unspecified knee
└M70.40Prepatellar bursitis, unspecified knee

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