M71.56 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, knee
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders
- Code
M71.56(claims format:M7156)- Description
- Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, 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 › M71.5
Billable codes under M71.56
M71.56 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
M71.5 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified
- bursitis NOS (M71.9-)
Index terms for M71.56
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M71.5
- M71.50 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified siteBillable
- M71.52 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, elbowHeader
- M71.53 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, wristHeader
- M71.54 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, handHeader
- M71.55 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, hipHeader
- M71.57 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and footHeader
- M71.58 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, other siteBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M71.56?
M71.56 is the ICD-10-CM code for other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, knee, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).
Is M71.56 a billable code?
No. M71.56 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M71.56 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.