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M71.542

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hand

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 hand that is not classified elsewhere, causing pain and swelling.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left hand in the medical record
  • •Distinguish between hand bursitis and wrist bursitis, as they have different code assignments

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.54Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hand└M71.542Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hand
└M71.542Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hand

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