Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified wrist

This code describes inflammation of a bursa in the wrist that is not specified as a particular type of bursitis and is not classified under more specific bursitis codes. It indicates a general, unspecified bursitis affecting the wrist joint.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "bursitis of the wrist" without further specification of the type (e.g., olecranon, prepatellar) or when the specific bursa involved is not identified. This code is appropriate when the laterality of the wrist is not documented.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific bursitis code (e.g., M70.-) can be assigned based on documentation.
• Always query for laterality (right, left) if not specified, as more specific codes exist for bilateral or unilateral wrist involvement.
• Ensure the documentation supports bursitis and not another wrist condition like tenosynovitis (M65.-) or synovitis (M67.-).