Calcium deposit in bursa, unspecified hand

This code signifies the presence of calcific deposits within the synovial sac (bursa) of an unspecified hand. This condition, often referred to as calcific bursitis, typically causes pain, tenderness, and restricted movement due to inflammation triggered by the calcium accumulation.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a calcium deposit within a bursa of the hand, but the specific bursa (e.g., olecranon, prepatellar) is not identified. Supporting documentation would include imaging reports (X-ray, ultrasound) showing calcification and physician notes detailing the location as "hand, unspecified."

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified hand" or lacks laterality/specific bursa identification.
• Distinguish from calcific tendinitis (M65.2-), which involves calcium deposits within a tendon, not a bursa.
• If laterality (left/right) or a specific bursa is documented, use a more specific code from the M71.44- subcategory.