Abscess of bursa, left hip

This diagnosis code signifies an infection with pus formation within a bursa located in the left hip region. This inflammatory condition typically results from bacterial invasion, leading to localized pain, swelling, and tenderness. The bursa, a fluid-filled sac, normally cushions tendons and bones, but when infected, it can severely restrict hip movement.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an abscess of the bursa affecting the patient's left hip. This is appropriate for conditions like septic trochanteric bursitis or iliopsoas bursitis with abscess formation on the left side. Supporting documentation should include clinical findings of infection (e.g., erythema, warmth, fluctuance), imaging reports confirming an abscess, and potentially culture results.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "abscess" and not just "bursitis" or "infection" without pus formation.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the left hip.
• Consider sequencing this code with an external cause code if the abscess resulted from a traumatic injury or procedure.