M71.9 Bursopathy, unspecified

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applicable to

• Bursitis NOS

Applies from M71 Other bursopathies

Excludes1 (never code together)

• bunion (M20.1)
• bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-)
• enthesopathies (M76-M77)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 557-558 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 727.9 Unspecified disorder of synovium, tendon, and bursa (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to M71.9

Back-references to M71.9

• Type 1 Excludes: M70 Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure ("bursitis NOS (M71.9-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: M71.5 Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified ("bursitis NOS (M71.9-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: M77 Other enthesopathies ("bursitis NOS (M71.9-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for M71.9

• Bursitis
• Bursopathy

Nearby codes

• M71.871 Other specified bursopathies, right ankle and foot
• M71.872 Other specified bursopathies, left ankle and foot
• M71.879 Other specified bursopathies, unspecified ankle and foot
• M71.88 Other specified bursopathies, other site
• M71.89 Other specified bursopathies, multiple sites
• M71.9 Bursopathy, unspecified (this code)