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DiagnosesTrochanteric Bursitis

Trochanteric Bursitis

ICD-10 Coding for Trochanteric Bursitis(M70.61, M70.62)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYOrthopedics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
Essential facts and insights about Trochanteric Bursitis

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Lateral hip pain, especially when lying on the affected side or during activities like walking or climbing stairs
  • MRI or ultrasound may show inflammation of the bursa
  • Tenderness over the greater trochanter, limited range of motion, and pain with hip abduction

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset, duration, and nature of pain
  • Specific terms like 'trochanteric bursitis' or 'greater trochanteric pain syndrome'
  • Examples: 'Patient presents with right-sided hip pain consistent with trochanteric bursitis.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure accurate coding to reflect the specific side affected.
  • Common errors include using non-specific codes or omitting laterality.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Hip osteoarthritis, hip fractures, and other bursitis types.
  • Alternative codes for related conditions may include M25.55 (Pain in hip joint).

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
M70.61
Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
M70.62
Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
Ancillary Codes
20610
Differential Codes
M76.6

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Orthopedics

Specialty Applications

  • Adults, particularly those over 40, athletes, and individuals with repetitive hip motion.
  • Orthopedic clinics, physical therapy settings, and primary care.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include specific symptoms, duration, and treatment response.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD-10 code is used to avoid claim denials.