M71.09 Abscess of bursa, multiple sites

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)

Diagnosis Index entries for M71.09

• Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › bursa › multiple sites

Nearby codes

• 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
• M71.08 Abscess of bursa, other site
• M71.09 Abscess of bursa, multiple sites (this code)
• M71.1 Other infective bursitis
• M71.10 Other infective bursitis, unspecified site
• M71.11 Other infective bursitis, shoulder
• M71.111 Other infective bursitis, right shoulder
• M71.112 Other infective bursitis, left shoulder