Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right wrist

This code signifies inflammation of a bursa in the right wrist that is not specifically classified elsewhere. It encompasses various forms of bursitis affecting the right wrist joint, excluding conditions like olecranon or prepatellar bursitis.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates bursitis of the right wrist, and the specific type of bursitis is not otherwise classified by a more precise ICD-10-CM code. This applies to scenarios where the physician diagnoses bursitis in the right wrist without specifying a particular anatomical bursa (e.g., radial styloid bursitis) or an underlying cause that has its own distinct code.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right wrist" and "bursitis."
• Verify that no more specific bursitis code (e.g., for a named bursa or a specific etiology) is applicable before using this "other" category.
• Always review the medical record for laterality; incorrect laterality is a common coding error.