M71.46 – Calcium deposit in bursa, knee

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M71.46
Code
M71.46 (claims format: M7146)
Description
Calcium deposit in bursa, knee
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 › M71.4

Billable codes under M71.46

M71.46 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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)

M71.4 – Calcium deposit in bursa

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • calcium deposit in bursa of shoulder (M75.3)

Index terms for M71.46

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

Related codes in M71.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M71.46?

M71.46 is the ICD-10-CM code for calcium deposit in bursa, knee, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M71.46 a billable code?

No. M71.46 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M71.46 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.