M71.0 Non-Billable Code
Abscess of bursa
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M70-M79
Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M71.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
useAdditionalCode
- code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- M71.00 - Abscess of bursa, unspecified site Billable
- M71.01 - Abscess of bursa, shoulder
- M71.02 - Abscess of bursa, elbow
- M71.03 - Abscess of bursa, wrist
- M71.04 - Abscess of bursa, hand
- M71.05 - Abscess of bursa, hip
- M71.06 - Abscess of bursa, knee
- M71.07 - Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot
- M71.08 - Abscess of bursa, other site Billable
- M71.09 - Abscess of bursa, multiple sites Billable
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