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M71.042

Billable

Abscess of bursa, left hand

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 hand joint, typically caused by infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left hand is specifically documented in the medical record
  • •Differentiate from wrist abscess codes (M71.03x) based on anatomical location

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.04Abscess of bursa, hand└M71.042Abscess of bursa, left hand
└M71.042Abscess of bursa, left hand

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