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M70.51

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Other bursitis of knee, right knee

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs around the right knee joint, excluding the prepatellar bursa.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm right knee laterality is documented; this code is for 'other' knee bursitis types beyond prepatellar
  • •Document the specific bursa involved (infrapatellar, pes anserinus, etc.) if identifiable for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.5Other bursitis of knee└M70.51Other bursitis of knee, right knee
└M70.51Other bursitis of knee, right knee

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