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M71.572

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

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the left side; use M71.571 for right side involvement
  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented in the patient's medical record

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.5Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified└M71.57Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot└M71.572Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
└M71.572Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot

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