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M71.531

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right wrist

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 wrist that doesn't fit into other specific bursitis categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right wrist location is documented in the clinical record
  • •May be related to repetitive wrist movements or occupational strain

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.53Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, wrist└M71.531Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right wrist
└M71.531Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right wrist

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