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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Arthritis

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Arthritis

M06.9
M19.90

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for unspecified arthritis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Arthritis NOS
Arthropathy unspecified
nonspecific arthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Arthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Arthritis

Use ICD-10 code M06.9 for rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

Billable Code
M06.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks with negative RF.
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific joint or serological detail.

Applicable To

  • • Rheumatoid arthritis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code by confirming the absence of specific serological or anatomical details.

Osteoarthritis, unspecified site

Billable Code
M19.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray evidence of joint degeneration
  • • Absence of inflammatory markers

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative joint disease NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code by confirming the absence of specific site details.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use to indicate ongoing DMARD therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified arthritis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified arthritis is M06.9, which is used when rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed without specific serological or anatomical details.

When should M06.9 be used?

M06.9 should be used when rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed but lacks specific serological or anatomical details, such as joint involvement or rheumatoid factor status.

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