Olecranon bursitis, right elbow

This code signifies inflammation of the bursa located over the olecranon process of the right elbow. This condition typically presents with pain, swelling, and tenderness at the posterior aspect of the elbow, often due to repetitive trauma or pressure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of olecranon bursitis specifically affecting the right elbow. This is appropriate for acute or chronic presentations, often supported by physical examination findings of localized swelling and tenderness.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right elbow; otherwise, an unspecified laterality code or left elbow code would be more appropriate.
• Distinguish from other elbow conditions like epicondylitis (tennis or golfer's elbow) which involve tendon inflammation rather than bursal inflammation.
• Look for terms like "student's elbow" or "miner's elbow" in the documentation, as these are common colloquialisms for olecranon bursitis.