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M71.059

Billable

Abscess of bursa, unspecified hip

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 around the hip when the specific side (left or right) is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
  • •Query provider for clarification on affected side when possible

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.05Abscess of bursa, hip└M71.059Abscess of bursa, unspecified hip
└M71.059Abscess of bursa, unspecified hip

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