M70.5

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other bursitis of knee

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

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
M70.5Other bursitis of kneeNot billable
M70.50Other bursitis of knee, unspecified kneeBillable
M70.51Other bursitis of knee, right kneeBillable
M70.52Other bursitis of knee, left kneeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M70.5:

categoryM70
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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