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M71.019

Billable

Abscess of bursa, unspecified shoulder

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

What This Code Means

An infection or collection of pus in a bursa located in the shoulder when the specific side (left or right) is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if laterality is clinically relevant but not specified

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.01Abscess of bursa, shoulder└M71.019Abscess of bursa, unspecified shoulder
└M71.019Abscess of bursa, unspecified shoulder

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