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M71.112

Billable

Other infective bursitis, left shoulder

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

What This Code Means

An infection of the fluid-filled sac in the left shoulder joint that is not a pus-filled abscess.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left shoulder; use M71.111 for right shoulder
  • •Verify laterality is clearly documented in the clinical record

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.11Other infective bursitis, shoulder└M71.112Other infective bursitis, left shoulder
└M71.112Other infective bursitis, left shoulder

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