ICD-10/M71.81

M71.81 ICD 2026 Code: Other specified bursopathies, shoulder

M71.81 is the authoritative medical code for Other specified bursopathies, shoulder. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified bursopathies, shoulder (ICD-10-CM M71.81), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Other specified bursopathies, shoulder is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M71.81. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): bunion M20.1; bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure M70.-; enthesopathies M76-M77.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M71.81 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • bunion M20.1
  • bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure M70.-
  • enthesopathies M76-M77

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M71.81 be billed directly?

No. M71.81 (Other specified bursopathies, shoulder) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with M71.81?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, M71.81 must not be reported together with: bunion (M20.1); bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-); enthesopathies (M76-M77).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M71.81 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • M71 — Other bursopathies
  • M71.0 — Abscess of bursa
  • M71.00 — Abscess of bursa, unspecified site
  • M71.01 — Abscess of bursa, shoulder
  • M71.011 — Abscess of bursa, right shoulder
  • M71.012 — Abscess of bursa, left shoulder
  • M71.019 — Abscess of bursa, unspecified shoulder
  • M71.02 — Abscess of bursa, elbow
  • M71.021 — Abscess of bursa, right elbow
  • M71.022 — Abscess of bursa, left elbow

View all 40 codes in the M71 family