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M71.069

Billable

Abscess of bursa, unspecified knee

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

What This Code Means

An infection or pus collection in the fluid-filled sac (bursa) around the knee joint, with the specific knee not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies this is an abscess (pus collection) rather than other bursitis types
  • •If laterality is documented, use M71.061 (right) or M71.062 (left) instead of unspecified code

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