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M71.032

Billable

Abscess of bursa, left wrist

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

What This Code Means

A collection of pus in the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the left wrist joint, typically caused by infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left wrist in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •Ensure infection is confirmed; if only inflammation without abscess, use different M71 code

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.03Abscess of bursa, wrist└M71.032Abscess of bursa, left wrist
└M71.032Abscess of bursa, left wrist

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