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M71.50

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac (bursa) that doesn't fit into other specific bursitis categories, affecting an unspecified body location.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code; use more specific codes if the anatomical site is documented
  • •Query the provider for anatomical location to allow assignment of a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.50Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
└M71.50Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site

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