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M71.142

Billable

Other infective bursitis, left 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 left hand, typically affecting the knuckles or finger joints.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure left hand is specifically documented to avoid confusion with right hand coding
  • •Document the specific location within the hand if multiple bursae are involved

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.14Other infective bursitis, hand└M71.142Other infective bursitis, left hand
└M71.142Other infective bursitis, left hand

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