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M71.869

Billable

Other specified bursopathies, unspecified 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 knee joint, not specified as left or right side.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when knee bursopathy is documented but the specific side (left or right) is not specified
  • •Query the provider if laterality can be determined from clinical documentation or imaging reports

Code Hierarchy

└M71Other bursopathies└M71.8Other specified bursopathies└M71.86Other specified bursopathies, knee└M71.869Other specified bursopathies, unspecified knee
└M71.869Other specified bursopathies, unspecified knee

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