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M71.571

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Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot

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 around the right ankle or foot that doesn't fit into other specific bursitis categories.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the right side; use M71.572 for left side involvement
  • •Document the specific anatomical location (ankle vs. foot) in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.57Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot└M71.571Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot
└M71.571Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot

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