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M70.72

Billable

Other bursitis of hip, left hip

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 the left hip area that is not specifically trochanteric or ischial in nature.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure left hip laterality is clearly documented in the medical record
  • •Differentiate from M70.62 (trochanteric bursitis) by reviewing anatomical location in provider documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.7Other bursitis of hip└M70.72Other bursitis of hip, left hip
└M70.72Other bursitis of hip, left hip

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