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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.5

Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Code:
M71.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Other soft tissue disorders
      (M70-M79)
      • Other bursopathies
        (M71)

M71.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other bursitis, not elsewhere classified. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified

Non-specific codes like M71.5 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other bursitis, not elsewhere classified:

  • Use M71.50 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.52 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.521 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.522 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.529 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.53 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.531 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.532 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.539 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.54 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.541 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.542 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.549 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.55 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.551 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.552 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.559 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.56 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.561 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.562 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.569 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.57 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.571 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.572 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.579 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.58 for Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, other site - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • bursitis of shoulder M75.5
  • bursitis of tibial collateral Pellegrini-Stieda M76.4

Patient Education


Bursitis

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes inflamed. People get bursitis by overusing a joint. It can also be caused by an injury. It usually occurs at the knee or elbow. Kneeling or leaning your elbows on a hard surface for a long time can make bursitis start. Doing the same kinds of movements every day or putting stress on joints increases your risk.

Symptoms of bursitis include pain and swelling. Your doctor will diagnose bursitis with a physical exam and tests such as x-rays and MRIs. He or she may also take fluid from the swollen area to be sure the problem isn't an infection.

Treatment of bursitis includes rest, pain medicines, or ice. If there is no improvement, your doctor may inject a drug into the area around the swollen bursa. If the joint still does not improve after 6 to 12 months, you may need surgery to repair damage and relieve pressure on the bursa.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.