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M71.132

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Other infective bursitis, left wrist

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) around the left wrist joint, causing inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left wrist is clearly documented to differentiate from right wrist coding
  • •Note any associated conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome that may require separate coding

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.13Other infective bursitis, wrist└M71.132Other infective bursitis, left wrist
└M71.132Other infective bursitis, left wrist

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