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M71.522

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left 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 left elbow that doesn't fit into other specific bursitis categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left-sided location in the medical record
  • •Common in occupations requiring repetitive elbow movement or pressure

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.52Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbow└M71.522Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
└M71.522Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left elbow

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