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M71.471

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Calcium deposit in bursa, right ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

Calcium deposits have formed in the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the right ankle and foot, causing inflammation and discomfort.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as right ankle/foot in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •Distinguish between calcium deposits in bursa versus other soft tissue calcifications to ensure correct code selection

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.4Calcium deposit in bursa└M71.47Calcium deposit in bursa, ankle and foot└M71.471Calcium deposit in bursa, right ankle and foot
└M71.471Calcium deposit in bursa, right ankle and foot

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