M71.05
Non-billableAbscess of bursa, hip
Abscess of bursa, hip
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M71.00Abscess of bursa, unspecified site
M71.01Abscess of bursa, shoulder
M71.02Abscess of bursa, elbow
M71.03Abscess of bursa, wrist
M71.04Abscess of bursa, hand
M71.06Abscess of bursa, knee
M71.07Abscess of bursa, ankle and foot
M71.08Abscess of bursa, other site
M71.09Abscess of bursa, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abscess of bursa, hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for abscess of bursa, hip is M71.05. The full clinical description is "Abscess of bursa, hip". M71.05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M71.05 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M71.05 represents “Abscess of bursa, hip”. 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 M71.05 a billable code?
No, M71.05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M71.05.
What chapter is M71.05 in?
M71.05 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71.05?
M71.05 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 M71.05?
M71.05 has 3 child codes, including: M71.051 (Abscess of bursa, right hip), M71.052 (Abscess of bursa, left hip), M71.059 (Abscess of bursa, unspecified hip).
Are additional codes required with M71.05?
Yes, when using M71.05, also report: code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.05?
M71.05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0410126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M71.05 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abscess of bursa, hip 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 M71.05?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M71.05 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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