M71.021
BillableAbscess of bursa, right elbow
Abscess of bursa, right elbow
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
SNOMED CT
- Abscess of bursa of elbow202996008
- Abscess of bursa-elbow202996008
- Abscess of elbow301711007
- Abscess of bursa of bilateral elbows15697921000119106
- Abscess of bursa of both elbows15697921000119106
- Bilateral abscess of bursa of elbows15697921000119106
- Abscess of olecranon bursa of left elbow490801000124108
- Abscess of olecranon bursa of right elbow530841000124107
Clinical Terms
- Bilateral abscess of bursa of elbows
- Abscess of bursa-elbow
- Abscess of elbow
- Abscess of olecranon bursa of right elbow
- Abscess of bursa of bilateral elbows
- Abscess of bursa of elbow
- Abscess of olecranon bursa of left elbow
- Abscess of bursa of both elbows
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abscess of bursa, right elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for abscess of bursa, right elbow is M71.021. The full clinical description is "Abscess of bursa, right elbow". M71.021 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M71.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M71.021 represents “Abscess of bursa, right elbow”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M71.021 a billable code?
Yes, M71.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M71.021 in?
M71.021 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71.021?
M71.021 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).
Are additional codes required with M71.021?
Yes, when using M71.021, also report: code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism.
What SNOMED CT codes does M71.021 map to?
M71.021 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 15697921000119106, 202996008, 301711007, 490801000124108, 530841000124107. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.021?
M71.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2896232. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M71.021 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abscess of bursa, right elbow 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 M71.021?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M71.021 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.