ICD-10-CM M71 is the diagnosis code for Other bursopathies. This code falls under the section "Other soft tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M71. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M71 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M71 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M71 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other bursopathies". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M71 is located in Section M70-M79 — "Other soft tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M71 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M71.0, M71.1, M71.2, M71.3, M71.4 and more.
Use M71 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other bursopathies" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other bursopathies is M71.
No, M71 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M71 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M71 include: bunion (M20.1); bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-); enthesopathies (M76-M77).
Yes, M71 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.