M71.3
Non-billableOther bursal cyst
M71.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other bursal cyst. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M71.30 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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Includes
- •Synovial cyst NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •synovial cyst with rupture (M66.1-)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M71.3?
- M71.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other bursal cyst". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M71.3 a billable code?
- No — M71.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M71.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M71.3?
- M71.3 has 9 more specific child codes, including M71.30, M71.31, M71.32.
- What is excluded from M71.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): synovial cyst with rupture (M66.1-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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