M71.8
Non-billableOther specified bursopathies
Other specified 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 psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Child Codes (10)
M71.80Other specified bursopathies, unspecified site
M71.81Other specified bursopathies, shoulder
M71.82Other specified bursopathies, elbow
M71.83Other specified bursopathies, wrist
M71.84Other specified bursopathies, hand
M71.85Other specified bursopathies, hip
M71.86Other specified bursopathies, knee
M71.87Other specified bursopathies, ankle and foot
M71.88Other specified bursopathies, other site
M71.89Other specified bursopathies, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M71.8?
ICD-10-CM code M71.8 represents "Other specified bursopathies". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M71.8 a billable code?
No, M71.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M71.8.
What chapter is M71.8 in?
M71.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71.8?
M71.8 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 M71.8?
M71.8 has 10 child codes, including: M71.80 (Other specified bursopathies, unspecified site), M71.81 (Other specified bursopathies, shoulder), M71.82 (Other specified bursopathies, elbow), M71.83 (Other specified bursopathies, wrist), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.8?
M71.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477660. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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