ICD-10-CM M70.42: Prepatellar bursitis, left knee

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About ICD-10-CM Code M70.42 (Prepatellar bursitis)

ICD-10-CM code M70.42 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M70.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M70.42 - Prepatellar bursitis, left knee. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Prepatellar bursitis related to left knee.