M71.131 Other infective bursitis, right wrist

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)

Nearby codes

• M71.12 Other infective bursitis, elbow
• M71.121 Other infective bursitis, right elbow
• M71.122 Other infective bursitis, left elbow
• M71.129 Other infective bursitis, unspecified elbow
• M71.13 Other infective bursitis, wrist
• M71.131 Other infective bursitis, right wrist (this code)
• M71.132 Other infective bursitis, left wrist
• M71.139 Other infective bursitis, unspecified wrist
• M71.14 Other infective bursitis, hand
• M71.141 Other infective bursitis, right hand
• M71.142 Other infective bursitis, left hand