2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.312Other bursal cyst, left shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M71

ICD-10-CM M71.312
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M71.312 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other bursal cyst, left shoulder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M71.312
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other bursal cyst, left shoulder
Short Description
Other bursal cyst, left shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M71.31
Other bursal cyst, shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM71Other bursopathies
This CodeM71.312Other bursal cyst, left shoulder

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS025
Other specified connective tissue disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it.

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Convert M71.312 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
727.49 Bursal cyst NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M71.312Overview

Is M71.312 (Other bursal cyst, shoulder) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other bursal cyst, left shoulder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M71.312 group to?

When other bursal cyst, left shoulder is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M71.312?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other bursal cyst, left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 727.49 (bursal cyst NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.