What is the ICD-10 code for right hip trochanteric bursitis?

The ICD-10 code for right hip trochanteric bursitis is M70.61, which specifies the condition affecting the right hip.

How do you code bilateral trochanteric bursitis?

For bilateral trochanteric bursitis, use both M70.61 for the right hip and M70.62 for the left hip to ensure accurate coding.

ICD-10 Coding for Hip Trochanteric Bursitis(M70.61, M25.551, M25.552)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for hip trochanteric bursitis, including right and left hip codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Greater Trochanteric Pain SyndromeTrochanteric Bursitis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hip Trochanteric Bursitis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M70.61	Trochanteric bursitis, right hip	Use when the patient presents with symptoms specific to the right hip.	Lateral hip pain worsened by activity Tenderness over greater trochanter Positive resisted hip abduction test
M70.62	Trochanteric bursitis, left hip	Use when the patient presents with symptoms specific to the left hip.	Lateral hip pain worsened by activity Tenderness over greater trochanter Positive resisted hip abduction test
M70.60	Trochanteric bursitis, unspecified hip	Use only when laterality cannot be determined.	Lateral hip pain Tenderness over greater trochanter

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

M70.61Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Pain in right hipM25.551

Pain in left hipM25.552

Pain in unspecified hipM25.559

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hip Trochanteric Bursitis.

Failing to document imaging results when performed

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential denial of claims due to insufficient documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging results are included in the patient record., Cross-check documentation before finalizing the record.

Using M70.60 when laterality is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failure., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Query provider to confirm affected side and use M70.61 or M70.62.

Unspecified laterality

Impact

Using unspecified codes when laterality is documented.

Mitigation

Always confirm and document laterality before coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M70.61.

Primary Code

M70.61

Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

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ICD-10 Coding for Hip Trochanteric Bursitis(M70.61, M25.551, M25.552)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right hip trochanteric bursitis?

How do you code bilateral trochanteric bursitis?

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