2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.421Calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M71
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M71.421 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. Coders also document this condition as calcium deposit in bursa of bilateral elbows. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.
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Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Calcium deposit in bursa of bilateral elbows
- Calcium deposit in bursa of elbow
- Calcium deposit in bursa of left elbow
- Calcium deposit in bursa of right elbow
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M71.421: its own notes plus those printed at M71.4, M71, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
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Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M71.421, its category, or a range that includes it.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.
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Convert M71.421 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About M71.421Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow is M71.421 (sometimes written as M71421). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is M71.421 (Calcium deposit in bursa, elbow) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does M71.421 group to?
When calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8873 to 1.4883 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can M71.421 be reported with M20.1?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M71, which applies to M71.421, lists "bunion (M20.1)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M71.421?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, calcium deposit in bursa, right elbow converts to ICD-9-CM 727.82 (calcium deposit tendon). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
