M71.079 Abscess of bursa, unspecified ankle and foot

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

• M71.062 Abscess of bursa, left knee
• M71.069 Abscess of bursa, unspecified knee
• M71.07 Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot
• M71.071 Abscess of bursa, right ankle and foot
• M71.072 Abscess of bursa, left ankle and foot
• M71.079 Abscess of bursa, unspecified ankle and foot (this code)
• M71.08 Abscess of bursa, other site
• M71.09 Abscess of bursa, multiple sites
• M71.1 Other infective bursitis
• M71.10 Other infective bursitis, unspecified site
• M71.11 Other infective bursitis, shoulder