Other infective bursitis, other site

This code signifies an inflammation of a bursa due to an infection, affecting a location other than the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot. It indicates that the bursitis is caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal agent, leading to symptoms such as pain, swelling, and warmth in the affected area.

Apply this code when documentation specifies infective bursitis in an anatomical site not covered by more specific codes (e.g., prepatellar, olecranon, subacromial). The medical record should clearly state both the infectious etiology and the specific "other" anatomical location of the bursitis.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states an infectious cause; otherwise, consider non-infective bursitis codes.
• Verify the anatomical site. If a more specific code exists for the documented location (e.g., M71.12- for elbow), use that instead.
• Code any identified infectious organism (e.g., B95-B97) as an additional diagnosis, if applicable, to provide further specificity.