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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hip Bursitis

ICD-10 Coding for Hip Bursitis

M70.71
M70.72

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

Also Known as:
Trochanteric Bursitis
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
iliopsoas bursitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hip Bursitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hip Bursitis

Use ICD-10 code M70.71 for other bursitis of right hip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other bursitis of right hip

Billable Code
M70.71
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed bursitis via imaging or clinical exam
  • • Localized tenderness over greater trochanter
  • • Pain with resisted hip abduction
coding:
  • • Specify laterality to ensure accurate coding

Applicable To

  • • Trochanteric bursitis of right hip

Important Notes

  • • Always confirm bursitis with clinical findings or imaging before coding

Other bursitis of left hip

Billable Code
M70.72
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed bursitis via imaging or clinical exam
  • • Localized tenderness over greater trochanter
  • • Pain with resisted hip abduction
coding:
  • • Specify laterality to ensure accurate coding

Applicable To

  • • Trochanteric bursitis of left hip

Important Notes

  • • Always confirm bursitis with clinical findings or imaging before coding
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.551

Pain in right hip

Use when pain is present but bursitis is not confirmed

M25.552

Pain in left hip

Use when pain is present but bursitis is not confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hip bursitis?

The ICD-10 codes for hip bursitis are M70.71 for the right hip and M70.72 for the left hip.

How do you document hip bursitis?

Document hip bursitis by specifying laterality, confirming with imaging, and detailing clinical findings such as tenderness over the greater trochanter.

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