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M71.861

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Other specified bursopathies, right knee

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation or other problems affecting the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the right knee joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right knee; use M71.862 for left knee or M71.869 if side is unspecified
  • •Document the specific type of bursopathy if possible (e.g., prepatellar, infrapatellar) for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.8Other specified bursopathies└M71.86Other specified bursopathies, knee└M71.861Other specified bursopathies, right knee
└M71.861Other specified bursopathies, right knee

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