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M71.552

Billable

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hip

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

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the medical record documents left hip laterality before assigning this code
  • •Review whether the bursitis is related to hip osteoarthritis or other underlying conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.55Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hip└M71.552Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hip
└M71.552Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hip

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