M71.5
Non-billableOther bursitis, not elsewhere classified
Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified
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
- •bursitis of shoulderM75.5
- •bursitis of tibial collateral [Pellegrini-Stieda]M76.4
Child Codes (8)
M71.50Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
M71.52Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbow
M71.53Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, wrist
M71.54Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hand
M71.55Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hip
M71.56Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, knee
M71.57Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot
M71.58Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, other site
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other bursitis, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for other bursitis, not elsewhere classified is M71.5. The full clinical description is "Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified". M71.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M71.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M71.5 represents “Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified”. 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 M71.5 a billable code?
No, M71.5 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 M71.5.
What chapter is M71.5 in?
M71.5 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71.5?
M71.5 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); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under M71.5?
M71.5 has 8 child codes, including: M71.50 (Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site), M71.52 (Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbow), M71.53 (Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, wrist), M71.54 (Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hand), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.5?
M71.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0839313. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M71.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other bursitis, not elsewhere classified 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 M71.5?
M71.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB50.Z (Bursitis, unspecified).
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