M71.02 – Abscess of bursa, elbow

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M71.02

Code: M71.02 (claims format: M7102)
Description: Abscess of bursa, elbow
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 › M71.0

Billable codes under M71.02

M71.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M71.021 – Abscess of bursa, right elbowBillable
M71.022 – Abscess of bursa, left elbowBillable
M71.029 – Abscess of bursa, unspecified elbowBillable

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 M71.02

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

Abscess, bursa, elbow

Related codes in M71.0

M71.00 – Abscess of bursa, unspecified siteBillable
M71.01 – Abscess of bursa, shoulderHeader
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 M71.02?

M71.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of bursa, elbow, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M71.02 a billable code?

No. M71.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M71.02 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.