Prepatellar bursitis
Prepatellar bursitis
M70.4 is a header (parent) code in the ICD-10-CM hierarchy. It is not billable for claim submission. Use one of the billable child codes listed below.
Billable codes in this category
Each of the codes below is billable. Choose the one that most accurately describes the patient's diagnosis.
Inflammation of the prepatellar bursa — the fluid-filled sac anterior to the kneecap — classified here when the affected side (right or left) is not documented in the medical record.
Prepatellar bursitis of the right knee — inflammation of the bursa sac situated directly anterior to the patella, attributed to use, overuse, or sustained pressure on the joint.
Inflammation of the prepatellar bursa — the small fluid-filled sac directly anterior to the patella — specifically affecting the left knee, classified under soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse, and pressure.