M71.10 Other infective bursitis, unspecified site

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 M71.1 Other infective bursitis

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)

• 727.3 Other bursitis (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for M71.10

• Bursitis › infective NEC

Nearby codes

• 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
• M71.1 Other infective bursitis
• M71.10 Other infective bursitis, unspecified site (this code)
• M71.11 Other infective bursitis, shoulder
• M71.111 Other infective bursitis, right shoulder
• M71.112 Other infective bursitis, left shoulder
• M71.119 Other infective bursitis, unspecified shoulder
• M71.12 Other infective bursitis, elbow