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M71.079

Billable

Abscess of bursa, unspecified 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 ankle or foot, but the specific side (left or right) is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Query provider if laterality can be determined from clinical documentation or imaging
  • •Use only when truly unable to determine right versus left involvement

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.0Abscess of bursa└M71.07Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot└M71.079Abscess of bursa, unspecified ankle and foot
└M71.079Abscess of bursa, unspecified ankle and foot

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