Other infective bursitis, left hand

This code signifies an inflammation of the bursa in the left hand caused by an infection, but not specified as a septic condition. It indicates the presence of an infectious agent contributing to the bursitis, leading to pain, swelling, and restricted movement in the affected hand.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states infective bursitis of the left hand, without specifying it as septic. This typically occurs when a pathogen is identified or strongly suspected as the cause of the inflammation. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the infection, location, and laterality.

• Differentiate from septic bursitis (M71.0-) which implies a more severe, purulent infection.
• Ensure laterality (left hand) is explicitly documented to avoid coding errors.
• Consider an additional code to identify the specific infectious organism, if known and documented.