Trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis
M70.6 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 trochanteric bursa overlying the greater trochanter of the femur, coded when the affected hip side is not specified in the clinical documentation.
Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa overlying the greater trochanter of the right hip, classified under soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse, and pressure.
Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa overlying the greater trochanter of the left hip, causing lateral hip pain and localized tenderness.
Inclusion & exclusion notes
Includes
- Trochanteric tendinitis