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M71.031

Billable

Abscess of bursa, right wrist

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 right wrist.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right-sided location is clearly documented in the medical record
  • •Document any associated symptoms or complications such as limited range of motion

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.03Abscess of bursa, wrist└M71.031Abscess of bursa, right wrist
└M71.031Abscess of bursa, right wrist

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