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

ICD-10 Coding for Hip Trochanteric Bursitis

M70.61
M70.62
M70.60

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

Billable Code
M70.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lateral hip pain worsened by activity
  • • Tenderness over greater trochanter
  • • Positive resisted hip abduction test

Applicable To

  • • Pain in right hip due to bursitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid audit risks.

Trochanteric bursitis, left hip

Billable Code
M70.62
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lateral hip pain worsened by activity
  • • Tenderness over greater trochanter
  • • Positive resisted hip abduction test

Applicable To

  • • Pain in left hip due to bursitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid audit risks.

Trochanteric bursitis, unspecified hip

Billable Code
M70.60
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lateral hip pain
  • • Tenderness over greater trochanter

Applicable To

  • • Pain in hip due to bursitis, unspecified side

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary due to unspecified laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

20610

Injection/aspiration of major joint/bursa without ultrasound

Use for procedures involving injection or aspiration without imaging guidance.

20611

Injection/aspiration with ultrasound guidance

Use for procedures involving injection or aspiration with imaging guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right hip trochanteric bursitis is M70.61, which specifies the condition affecting the right hip.

How do you code bilateral trochanteric bursitis?

For bilateral trochanteric bursitis, use both M70.61 for the right hip and M70.62 for the left hip to ensure accurate coding.

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