Rheumatoid Arthritis ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder, has various associated ICD-10 codes. Here are some commonly used ones:

M05.79: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement.
M06.9: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified. This code is used when the area of arthritis isn't specified.
M05.10: Felty's syndrome, unspecified location. Felty's syndrome is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
M06.4: Inflammatory poly arthropathy. This code is used for multiple joint inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis.
M05.33: Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist.
M05.89: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites.‍
M06.08: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites.

The ICD-10-CM codes for Rheumatoid Arthritis listed above are all billable:

M05.79: Yes, it's billable because it provides specificity about the condition.
M06.9: Yes, although it's less specific, it is still billable.
M05.10: Yes, it's billable as it indicates a specific complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
M06.4: Yes, it's billable as it details the severity of rheumatoid arthritis.
M05.33: Yes, it's billable, as it highlights both the complication and the specific location.
M05.89: Yes, it's billable as it includes the rheumatoid factor presence.
M06.08: This code is billable as it specifies the arthritis's location.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease. Critical clinical information includes:

RA leads to inflammation and swelling in multiple joints, particularly in the hands and feet.
Over time, RA can cause joint deformity and affect internal organs.
Symptoms may vary but often include joint pain, stiffness, redness, and fatigue.
Treatment for RA aims to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and prevent joint damage.