M70.1

Non-Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Bursitis of hand

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M70-M79Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)

M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

M70.1Bursitis of handNot billable

M70.10Bursitis, unspecified handBillable

M70.11Bursitis, right handBillable

M70.12Bursitis, left handBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M70.1:

categoryM70

Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

Find surgical and procedural codes related to Bursitis of hand.