M71.149 Other infective bursitis, unspecified 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 M71.1 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

• M71.132 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
• M71.149 Other infective bursitis, unspecified hand (this code)
• M71.15 Other infective bursitis, hip
• M71.151 Other infective bursitis, right hip
• M71.152 Other infective bursitis, left hip
• M71.159 Other infective bursitis, unspecified hip
• M71.16 Other infective bursitis, knee