Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified hip

This code signifies inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints) in the hip region, specifically due to rheumatoid arthritis. It indicates that the laterality of the affected hip (left or right) is not documented or is unknown. The bursitis is a manifestation of the underlying systemic autoimmune disease.

Use this code when the medical record clearly documents rheumatoid bursitis affecting the hip, but the specific side (left or right) is not specified. This diagnosis is typically made based on clinical examination, imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, MRI), and a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Do not use this code if the laterality of the hip is documented; instead, select the more specific code for left or right hip.
• Always sequence a code for the underlying rheumatoid arthritis (e.g., from category M05 or M06) before this code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "rheumatoid" bursitis to differentiate from other causes of hip bursitis.