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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.1

Other infective bursitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
M71.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Other infective bursitis
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)

M71.1 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 infective bursitis. 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 infective bursitis

Non-specific codes like M71.1 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 infective bursitis:

  • Use M71.10 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.11 for Other infective bursitis, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.111 for Other infective bursitis, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.112 for Other infective bursitis, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.119 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.12 for Other infective bursitis, elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.121 for Other infective bursitis, right elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.122 for Other infective bursitis, left elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.129 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.13 for Other infective bursitis, wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.131 for Other infective bursitis, right wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.132 for Other infective bursitis, left wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.139 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.14 for Other infective bursitis, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.141 for Other infective bursitis, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.142 for Other infective bursitis, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.149 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.15 for Other infective bursitis, hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.151 for Other infective bursitis, right hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.152 for Other infective bursitis, left hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.159 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.16 for Other infective bursitis, knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.161 for Other infective bursitis, right knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.162 for Other infective bursitis, left knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.169 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • M71.17 for Other infective bursitis, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.171 for Other infective bursitis, right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.172 for Other infective bursitis, left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.179 for Other infective bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.18 for Other infective bursitis, other site - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M71.19 for Other infective bursitis, multiple sites - 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.


Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

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.