Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee

This code signifies inflammation of a bursa in the knee joint that is not specifically categorized elsewhere and where the exact location within the knee is not documented. It indicates a general bursitis affecting the knee without further anatomical specificity.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "other bursitis of the knee" or "unspecified knee bursitis" and no further detail regarding the specific bursa (e.g., prepatellar, infrapatellar, anserine) is provided. This code is appropriate when the physician's documentation lacks the specificity to assign a more precise bursitis code.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the exact bursa affected (e.g., prepatellar bursitis).
• Always query the provider for greater specificity regarding the affected bursa if possible, to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• Do not use this code for bursitis due to trauma, infection, or crystal-induced conditions, as those have more specific codes.