Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right hand

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting a bursa in the right hand, not specifically categorized by other more precise bursitis codes. It indicates swelling, pain, and restricted movement due to inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions tendons, muscles, and bones, within the right hand.

Apply this code when documentation specifies bursitis of the right hand that does not fit more specific ICD-10-CM codes for bursitis (e.g., olecranon, prepatellar). This is appropriate when the physician's notes clearly identify the affected side as the right hand and the diagnosis is "other bursitis" or "unspecified bursitis" of the hand.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right hand" to support laterality.
• Always search for more specific bursitis codes first before defaulting to "other bursitis."
• Look for associated symptoms like pain, swelling, and tenderness in the right hand.