M71.041 Abscess of bursa, right hand

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M71 Other bursopathies

Excludes1 (never code together)

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

Applies from M71.0 Abscess of bursa

Use additional code

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

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 557-558 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 727.89 Other disorders of synovium, tendon, and bursa (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M71.03 Abscess of bursa, wrist
• M71.031 Abscess of bursa, right wrist
• M71.032 Abscess of bursa, left wrist
• M71.039 Abscess of bursa, unspecified wrist
• M71.04 Abscess of bursa, hand
• M71.041 Abscess of bursa, right hand (this code)
• M71.042 Abscess of bursa, left hand
• M71.049 Abscess of bursa, unspecified hand
• M71.05 Abscess of bursa, hip
• M71.051 Abscess of bursa, right hip
• M71.052 Abscess of bursa, left hip