Abscess of bursa, right wrist

This code represents an infection with pus formation within the bursa located in the right wrist. This condition typically presents with localized pain, swelling, warmth, and tenderness over the affected bursa, often accompanied by restricted wrist movement. It indicates an inflammatory response to bacterial invasion within the bursal sac.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of an abscess of the bursa specifically in the right wrist. Supporting documentation should include findings such as purulent drainage, positive culture results from bursal fluid, or imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI) confirming an abscess within the right wrist bursa.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "right wrist" to avoid coding errors.
• Distinguish from simple bursitis (M70.-) or cellulitis (L03.11-) without abscess formation.
• Code any associated infectious organism (e.g., B95-B97) as an additional diagnosis, if identified.