Other specified bursopathies, multiple sites

This diagnosis code signifies inflammation or other pathological conditions affecting multiple bursae throughout the body, not otherwise classified by more specific bursopathy codes. It describes a non-infectious, non-traumatic inflammatory process impacting several synovial sacs that cushion joints and tendons.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates bursopathy affecting more than one distinct anatomical site (e.g., shoulder and hip bursitis) and a more specific ICD-10-CM code for a particular type of bursopathy (e.g., olecranon bursitis) or site-specific bursopathy is not available or appropriate. Ensure the physician's notes specify "multiple sites" or list several affected bursae that do not have individual codes.

• Do not use this code if a more specific code for the type of bursopathy (e.g., calcific bursitis) or a site-specific bursopathy code exists and is documented.
• Requires documentation of involvement at multiple anatomical sites; avoid using for a single, unspecified bursopathy.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying systemic condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) if the bursopathy is a manifestation of that condition.