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M70.52

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Other bursitis of knee, left 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 left knee joint, excluding the prepatellar bursa.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure left knee is explicitly documented in the medical record
  • •This category includes various knee bursae; document which specific bursa if possible for better clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.5Other bursitis of knee└M70.52Other bursitis of knee, left knee
└M70.52Other bursitis of knee, left knee

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