Other infective bursitis, right knee

This code signifies an inflammatory condition of the bursa in the right knee, specifically caused by an infection. It indicates that the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints, has become inflamed due to a bacterial, fungal, or other microbial invasion.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "infective bursitis" of the right knee, and the infection is not specified as staphylococcal or other specific bacterial types. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing signs of infection (e.g., warmth, erythema, purulent drainage, fever) and a diagnosis of infective bursitis.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "infective" and not just "bursitis" to differentiate from non-infectious forms.
• Confirm the laterality is "right knee"; codes exist for left and bilateral involvement.
• If the specific infectious organism is identified, consider an additional code from B95-B97 to specify the bacterial agent.