M71.579 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M71.579

Code: M71.579 (claims format: M71579)
Description: Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot
Short description: Oth bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unsp ankle and foot
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 › M71.5 › M71.57

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)

M71.5 – Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bursitis NOS (M71.9-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

bursitis of shoulder (M75.5)
bursitis of tibial collateral [Pellegrini-Stieda] (M76.4-)

Related codes in M71.57

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M71.579?

M71.579 is the ICD-10-CM code for other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M71.579 a billable code?

Yes. M71.579 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M71.579 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.