2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.812Other specified bursopathies, left shoulder
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M71
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M71.812 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified bursopathies, 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. Coders also document this condition as bilateral shoulder bursa disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified connective tissue disease.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Bilateral shoulder bursa disorder
- Bursa disorder of left shoulder region
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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 M71.812 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About M71.812Overview
Is M71.812 (Other specified bursopathies, shoulder) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified bursopathies, left shoulder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M71.812 group to?
When other specified bursopathies, 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 M71.812?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified bursopathies, left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 727.89 (synov/tend/bursa dis 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.
