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M71.02

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Abscess of bursa, elbow

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M71.021Abscess of bursa, right elbowM71.022Abscess of bursa, left elbowM71.029Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbow
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)
M71Other bursopathies
M71.0Abscess of bursa
M71.02Abscess of bursa, elbowNot billable
M71.021Abscess of bursa, right elbowBillable
M71.022Abscess of bursa, left elbowBillable
M71.029Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbowBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M71.02:

subcategoryM71.0
Abscess of bursa
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categoryM71
Other bursopathies
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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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