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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Inflammatory Polyarthritis

ICD-10 Coding for Inflammatory Polyarthritis

M06.4
M13.0

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

Also Known as:
Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
Undifferentiated Inflammatory Polyarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Inflammatory Polyarthritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Inflammatory Polyarthritis

Use ICD-10 code M06.4 for inflammatory polyarthropathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflammatory polyarthropathy

Billable Code
M06.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented evidence of systemic inflammation and joint involvement.
coding:
  • • Use M06.4 when inflammation is specified in the documentation.
documentation:
  • • Include CRP, ESR, and imaging findings in the documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Undifferentiated inflammatory polyarthritis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies inflammation and affected joints to avoid unspecified codes.

Polyarthritis, unspecified

Billable Code
M13.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lack of specific inflammatory markers

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation is reviewed for any mention of inflammation before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use when the patient is on DMARDs or other long-term medication for inflammatory polyarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inflammatory polyarthritis?

The ICD-10 code for inflammatory polyarthritis is M06.4, used when documentation confirms inflammation affecting multiple joints.

When should M06.4 be used instead of M13.0?

Use M06.4 when inflammation is documented with systemic markers; use M13.0 when inflammation is not confirmed.

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