Other specified bursopathies, unspecified hip

This code signifies an inflammatory or degenerative condition affecting a bursa in the hip region, where the specific type of bursopathy is known but does not have a more precise ICD-10-CM code. It indicates a non-specific hip bursitis or other bursal pathology that isn't clearly defined as trochanteric, iliopsoas, or ischiogluteal bursitis. The laterality of the affected hip is not specified.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states "other specified bursopathy of the hip" without further anatomical detail, or when the physician identifies a bursitis of the hip that doesn't fit into the more specific M70 or M71.x categories (e.g., M70.6-, M70.7-). Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing hip pain, inflammation, and a diagnosis of bursopathy that is not otherwise classified.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific hip bursitis code (e.g., trochanteric, iliopsoas) is documented.
• Query the provider for laterality (left, right, bilateral) if not specified, as more precise codes exist for specified bursopathies with laterality.
• This code is for "other specified" bursopathies; do not use it for unspecified bursitis of the hip (M71.95-).