M71.38 – Other bursal cyst, other site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders
ICD-10-CM code
M71.38
- Code
M71.38(claims format:M7138)- Description
- Other bursal cyst, other 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 › M71.3
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):
M71.3 – Other bursal cyst
Applicable to:
- Synovial cyst NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- synovial cyst with rupture (M66.1-)
Index terms for M71.38
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M71.3
- M71.30 – Other bursal cyst, unspecified siteBillable
- M71.31 – Other bursal cyst, shoulderHeader
- M71.32 – Other bursal cyst, elbowHeader
- M71.33 – Other bursal cyst, wristHeader
- M71.34 – Other bursal cyst, handHeader
- M71.35 – Other bursal cyst, hipHeader
- M71.37 – Other bursal cyst, ankle and footHeader
- M71.39 – Other bursal cyst, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M71.38?
M71.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for other bursal cyst, other site, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
Is M71.38 a billable code?
Yes. M71.38 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M71.38 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.