Find information on hip trochanteric bursitis diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (M70.61, M70.60), medical coding guidelines, and differential diagnosis considerations. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and best practices for accurate healthcare record keeping related to trochanteric bursitis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and hip pain. This resource offers guidance for physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals seeking accurate and comprehensive information on hip trochanteric bursitis.
Also known as
Soft tissue disorders
Includes bursitis, tendinitis, and other soft tissue disorders.
Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Covers specific soft tissue disorders due to overuse, pressure, or repetitive use.
Enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot
Includes disorders of the attachment points of tendons and ligaments in the lower limb.
Other bursitis of lower leg
Encompasses various bursitis conditions affecting the lower leg, not elsewhere classified.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the trochanteric bursitis specified as infectious?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Hip bursitis (trochanteric) |
| Gluteus medius tendinopathy |
| Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome |
Coding lacks right/left specificity for M70.61, leading to claim rejections or improper reimbursement. CDI should query for clarity.
Miscoded as injury (S70 series) instead of inflammation (M70.61). Accurate documentation is crucial for correct coding and compliance.
Overlapping symptoms may cause incorrect coding. Specificity between bursitis (M70.61) and tendinopathy (M76.5) is essential for accurate reporting.
Patient presents with complaints of lateral hip pain consistent with a diagnosis of Trochanteric Bursitis. Onset of pain was gradual, localized to the outer aspect of the hip, and exacerbated by activities such as walking, stair climbing, lying on the affected side, and prolonged standing. Pain is described as aching, sharp, or burning and may radiate down the lateral thigh. Physical examination reveals point tenderness over the greater trochanter, positive Trendelenburg sign, pain with resisted hip abduction, and potentially limited range of motion in the hip. Differential diagnosis includes iliotibial band syndrome, lumbar radiculopathy, and hip osteoarthritis. Assessment points towards Trochanteric Bursitis based on localized tenderness, pain pattern, and lack of neurological deficits. Treatment plan includes conservative management with NSAIDs for pain relief, ice application, rest, activity modification, and physical therapy focusing on stretching and strengthening exercises for the hip abductors and surrounding musculature. Corticosteroid injection is considered if symptoms do not improve with conservative treatment. Patient education provided regarding proper body mechanics, activity pacing, and home exercise program. Follow-up scheduled in two weeks to assess response to treatment and adjust plan as needed. ICD-10 code M70.61 for right hip, M70.62 for left hip, or M70.60 for unspecified side will be used for billing.