M71.00 – Abscess of bursa, unspecified site

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M71.00

Code: M71.00 (claims format: M7100)
Description: Abscess of bursa, unspecified site
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › M71.0

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)

M71.0 – Abscess of bursa

Use additional code:

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

Index terms for M71.00

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Abscess, bursa

Related codes in M71.0

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M71.00?

M71.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of bursa, unspecified site, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M71.00 a billable code?

Yes. M71.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M71.00 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.