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M71.141

Billable

Other infective bursitis, right hand

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) in the right hand, typically affecting the knuckles or finger joints.

Coding Tips

  • •Clarify if the infection involves a specific finger or multiple fingers for complete documentation
  • •Consider occupational or traumatic causes that may be relevant to treatment and prevention

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.14Other infective bursitis, hand└M71.141Other infective bursitis, right hand
└M71.141Other infective bursitis, right hand

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