M71.129
BillableOther infective bursitis, unspecified elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An infection in the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions an elbow joint when the specific side is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality information for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.12Other infective bursitis, elbow└M71.129Other infective bursitis, unspecified elbow
└M71.129Other infective bursitis, unspecified elbow