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M71.171

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Other infective bursitis, right ankle and foot

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 ankle or foot area, causing inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify whether the infection involves the ankle bursa or a bursa in the foot structures
  • •Confirm right ankle/foot laterality is clearly documented before coding

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.17Other infective bursitis, ankle and foot└M71.171Other infective bursitis, right ankle and foot
└M71.171Other infective bursitis, right ankle and foot

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