M71.0 Abscess of bursa

Non-billable header with 10 child codes.

Use additional code

• code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism

Applies from M71 Other bursopathies

Excludes1 (never code together)

• bunion (M20.1)
• bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-)
• enthesopathies (M76-M77)

Codes under M71.0

• M71.00 Abscess of bursa, unspecified site
• M71.01 Abscess of bursa, shoulder
• M71.02 Abscess of bursa, elbow
• M71.03 Abscess of bursa, wrist
• M71.04 Abscess of bursa, hand
• M71.05 Abscess of bursa, hip
• M71.06 Abscess of bursa, knee
• M71.07 Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot
• M71.08 Abscess of bursa, other site
• M71.09 Abscess of bursa, multiple sites

Nearby codes

• M71 Other bursopathies
• M71.0 Abscess of bursa (this code)
• M71.00 Abscess of bursa, unspecified site
• M71.01 Abscess of bursa, shoulder
• M71.011 Abscess of bursa, right shoulder
• M71.012 Abscess of bursa, left shoulder
• M71.019 Abscess of bursa, unspecified shoulder