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M71.13

Non-billable

Other infective bursitis, wrist

Other infective bursitis, wrist

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

M70-M79

Parent Code

M71.1

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Child Codes (3)

Related Codes(9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other infective bursitis, wrist?

The ICD-10-CM code for other infective bursitis, wrist is M71.13. The full clinical description is "Other infective bursitis, wrist". M71.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code M71.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M71.13 represents “Other infective bursitis, wrist”. 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 M71.13 a billable code?

No, M71.13 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 M71.13.

What chapter is M71.13 in?

M71.13 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M71.13?

M71.13 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 M71.13?

M71.13 has 3 child codes, including: M71.131 (Other infective bursitis, right wrist), M71.132 (Other infective bursitis, left wrist), M71.139 (Other infective bursitis, unspecified wrist).

Are additional codes required with M71.13?

Yes, when using M71.13, also report: code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.13?

M71.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2896257. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M71.13 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other infective bursitis, wrist 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 M71.13?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M71.13 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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