M71.0 – Abscess of bursa

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M71.0

Code: M71.0 (claims format: M710)
Description: Abscess of bursa
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
Parent codes: M71

Billable codes under M71.0

M71.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M71.00 – Abscess of bursa, unspecified siteBillable
M71.01 – Abscess of bursa, shoulderHeader (more codes below)
M71.02 – Abscess of bursa, elbowHeader (more codes below)
M71.03 – Abscess of bursa, wristHeader (more codes below)
M71.04 – Abscess of bursa, handHeader (more codes below)
M71.05 – Abscess of bursa, hipHeader (more codes below)
M71.06 – Abscess of bursa, kneeHeader (more codes below)
M71.07 – Abscess of bursa, ankle and footHeader (more codes below)
M71.08 – Abscess of bursa, other siteBillable
M71.09 – Abscess of bursa, multiple sitesBillable

Notes for M71.0

Use additional code:

code (B95.-, B96.-) to identify causative organism

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M71 – Other bursopathies

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bunion (M20.1)
bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-)
enthesopathies (M76-M77)

Related codes in M71

M71.1 – Other infective bursitisHeader
M71.2 – Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]Header
M71.3 – Other bursal cystHeader
M71.4 – Calcium deposit in bursaHeader
M71.5 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
M71.8 – Other specified bursopathiesHeader
M71.9 – Bursopathy, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M71.0?

M71.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of bursa, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M71.0 a billable code?

No. M71.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M71.0 belong to?

It belongs to category M71 – Other bursopathies.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.