M71.169 Other infective bursitis, unspecified knee

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) 485-487 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 727.3 Other bursitis (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M71.152 Other infective bursitis, left hip
• M71.159 Other infective bursitis, unspecified hip
• M71.16 Other infective bursitis, knee
• M71.161 Other infective bursitis, right knee
• M71.162 Other infective bursitis, left knee
• M71.169 Other infective bursitis, unspecified knee (this code)
• M71.17 Other infective bursitis, ankle and foot
• M71.171 Other infective bursitis, right ankle and foot
• M71.172 Other infective bursitis, left ankle and foot
• M71.179 Other infective bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot
• M71.18 Other infective bursitis, other site