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M71.119

Billable

Other infective bursitis, unspecified 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 shoulder joint, but the specific side (left or right) is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Query provider to determine laterality when possible to allow for more specific coding
  • •Use only when shoulder involvement is confirmed but side cannot be determined

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.11Other infective bursitis, shoulder└M71.119Other infective bursitis, unspecified shoulder
└M71.119Other infective bursitis, unspecified shoulder

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