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M71.862

Billable

Other specified bursopathies, left 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 left knee joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left knee; use M71.861 for right knee or M71.869 if side is unspecified
  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left-sided involvement to justify this laterality

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.8Other specified bursopathies└M71.86Other specified bursopathies, knee└M71.862Other specified bursopathies, left knee
└M71.862Other specified bursopathies, left knee

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