Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M71.029 is the diagnosis code for Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbow. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M71.029 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M71.029 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M71.029 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbow". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M71.029 is M71.02 ("Abscess of bursa, elbow"). M71.029 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M71.029 is located in Section M70-M79 — "Other soft tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M71.029 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbow" 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 Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbow is M71.029.
Yes, M71.029 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M71.029 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M71.029 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.