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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

ICD-10 Coding for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

M70.61
M70.62

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for greater trochanteric bursitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Trochanteric Bursitis
Hip Bursitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Use ICD-10 code M70.61 for bursitis of right hip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bursitis of right hip

Billable Code
M70.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed bursitis via imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of tenderness and imaging

Applicable To

  • • Right hip bursitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and confirmed with imaging.

Bursitis of left hip

Billable Code
M70.62
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed bursitis via imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of tenderness and imaging

Applicable To

  • • Left hip bursitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and confirmed with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.551

Pain in right hip

Use when pain persists post-treatment.

M25.552

Pain in left hip

Use when pain persists post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right greater trochanteric bursitis?

The ICD-10 code for right greater trochanteric bursitis is M70.61. It requires documentation of imaging confirmation and laterality.

How do you code left greater trochanteric bursitis?

Left greater trochanteric bursitis is coded as M70.62, with documentation of imaging findings and specified laterality.

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