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M71.521

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right elbow

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) in the right elbow that doesn't fit into other specific bursitis categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right elbow location is clearly documented before coding
  • •Distinguish from other elbow conditions like epicondylitis or tendinitis

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.52Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbow└M71.521Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right elbow
└M71.521Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right elbow

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