M71 Header — not billable

Other bursopathies

Other bursopathies

M71 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.

M71.9
Bursopathy, unspecified

Bursopathy, unspecified captures bursal inflammation or disorder when the affected joint site is not documented or cannot be determined — the catch-all within the M71 Other Bursopathies category.

Inclusion & exclusion notes

Excludes 1 (mutually exclusive — never code together)

  • bunion (M20.1)
  • bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-)
  • enthesopathies (M76-M77)

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