ICD-10-CM · Category
M70.5 — Other bursitis of knee
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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Common questions about M70.5 (Other bursitis of knee)
What does ICD-10 code M70.5 mean?
M70.5 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Other bursitis of knee. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M70.5 a billable diagnosis code?
M70.5 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under M70.5. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M70.5 belong to?
M70.5 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗