Bursitis of left shoulder

This code represents inflammation of the bursa located in the left shoulder joint. Bursitis is characterized by pain, tenderness, and restricted movement in the affected shoulder due to irritation or inflammation of the fluid-filled sac that cushions tendons and bones.

Assign this code when documentation explicitly states bursitis affecting the left shoulder. This typically includes diagnoses such as subacromial bursitis, deltoid bursitis, or other unspecified bursitis of the left shoulder. Supporting documentation should include physical exam findings, imaging reports (e.g., ultrasound, MRI), or physician notes confirming the diagnosis and laterality.

• Always specify laterality (left, right, bilateral) when documented. If laterality is not specified, an unspecified code should be used.
• Differentiate from other shoulder conditions like tendinitis or impingement syndrome, which have distinct codes.
• Look for documentation of the specific bursa involved (e.g., subacromial) for more precise coding if available, though this code covers unspecified bursitis of the left shoulder.