Other specified bursopathies, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies a bursopathy affecting the shoulder that does not fit into more specific categories of bursitis or other bursa disorders. It indicates an inflammatory or degenerative condition of the bursa in the shoulder joint, where the precise nature of the bursopathy is documented but does not align with a more defined diagnosis.

Use this code when documentation specifies a bursopathy of the shoulder, but the clinical details do not support a more precise diagnosis like adhesive capsulitis, calcific tendinitis, or specific types of bursitis (e.g., subacromial). This code is appropriate when the provider has identified a shoulder bursopathy but has not specified laterality (left or right) or the exact type beyond "other specified."

• Ensure documentation clearly states "other specified bursopathy" or similar phrasing for the shoulder, without laterality.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific bursopathy diagnosis (e.g., calcific bursitis, septic bursitis) or laterality is documented.
• Query the provider if laterality is indicated in the documentation but not coded, or if a more specific type of bursopathy is suspected.