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M71.071

Billable

Abscess of bursa, right ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

A pus-filled infection in the fluid-filled sac around the right ankle or foot joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right side; use M71.072 for left ankle/foot
  • •Document whether the abscess is in the ankle proper or the foot area for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.07Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot└M71.071Abscess of bursa, right ankle and foot
└M71.071Abscess of bursa, right ankle and foot

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