M71
Non-billableOther bursopathies
Other bursopathies
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other bursopathies?
The ICD-10-CM code for other bursopathies is M71. The full clinical description is "Other bursopathies". M71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M71 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M71 represents “Other bursopathies”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M71 a billable code?
No, M71 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under M71.
What chapter is M71 in?
M71 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71?
M71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bunion (M20.1); bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-); enthesopathies (M76-M77).
What are the subcategories under M71?
M71 has 8 child codes, including: M71.0 (Abscess of bursa), M71.1 (Other infective bursitis), M71.2 (Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]), M71.3 (Other bursal cyst), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71?
M71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494983. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M71 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other bursopathies affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M71?
M71 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB50.Z (Bursitis, unspecified).
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