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M71.072

Billable

Abscess of bursa, left 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 left ankle or foot joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left side; use M71.071 for right ankle/foot
  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left-sided involvement

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.07Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot└M71.072Abscess of bursa, left ankle and foot
└M71.072Abscess of bursa, left ankle and foot

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