Other infective bursitis, right wrist

This code signifies an inflammatory condition of the bursa in the right wrist, specifically caused by an infection. It indicates an acute or chronic inflammation of the synovial sac, which normally cushions tendons and bones, due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal pathogen.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "infective bursitis" affecting the right wrist. This typically occurs following a penetrating injury, skin infection, or systemic infection that has spread to the bursa. Supporting documentation should include a diagnosis of infective bursitis and specify the right wrist as the affected site.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "infective" to differentiate from non-infective bursitis.
• Verify the laterality (right wrist) is clearly documented; do not assume.
• If the specific infectious organism is identified, consider an additional code from B95-B97 to specify the bacterial or viral agent.