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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

ICD-10 Coding for History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

M05.79
Z86.59

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

Also Known as:
Past Rheumatoid Arthritis
Resolved Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Use ICD-10 code M05.79 for rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement

Billable Code
M05.79
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive RF test and multiple joint involvement
documentation:
  • • Detailed joint involvement and serostatus

Applicable To

  • • Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies seropositive status and affected joints.

Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Billable Code
Z86.59
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Documentation of resolved condition
    • • No current treatment or symptoms

    Applicable To

    • • History of resolved rheumatoid arthritis

    Important Notes

    • • Only use when RA is fully resolved.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z79.2

    Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and selective estrogen receptor modulators

    Use to indicate ongoing DMARD therapy.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for history of rheumatoid arthritis?

    The ICD-10 code for history of rheumatoid arthritis is Z86.59, used when the condition is resolved and no longer active.

    How to document resolved rheumatoid arthritis?

    Document resolved rheumatoid arthritis using Z86.59, ensuring no active symptoms or ongoing treatment are present.

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