Other bursitis of elbow, right elbow

This code signifies inflammation of a bursa in the right elbow, excluding olecranon bursitis. It encompasses various forms of bursitis affecting other bursae around the elbow joint, such as the radiohumeral or bicipitoradial bursae. This condition typically presents with localized pain, swelling, and tenderness.

Use this code for documented cases of bursitis affecting the right elbow, where the specific bursa involved is not the olecranon bursa. Documentation should clearly specify the right elbow and rule out olecranon involvement. This code is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "other bursitis of right elbow" or similar.

• Ensure laterality (right elbow) is clearly documented.
• Distinguish from olecranon bursitis (M70.21) which has a separate code.
• Look for documentation specifying the type of bursitis if known, but this code is appropriate for unspecified "other" bursitis.