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M71.18

Billable

Other infective bursitis, other site

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An infection in a fluid-filled sac (bursa) at a body location other than the hip, knee, ankle, or foot.

Coding Tips

  • •Clearly document the specific anatomical site of the infective bursitis in the medical record
  • •Consider whether the infection might be at a more commonly affected site that has a specific code

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.1Other infective bursitis└M71.18Other infective bursitis, other site
└M71.18Other infective bursitis, other site

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