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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Positive Rheumatoid Factor

ICD-10 Coding for Positive Rheumatoid Factor

M05.79

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

Also Known as:
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA with Rheumatoid Factor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Positive Rheumatoid Factor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Positive Rheumatoid Factor

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:
  • • RF ≥14 IU/mL and clinical symptoms of RA
documentation:
  • • Document specific joints affected and RF level

Applicable To

  • • Seropositive RA affecting multiple joints

Important Notes

  • • Ensure RF levels and specific joint involvement are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.6

Long-term (current) use of immunosuppressants

Use when the patient is on long-term DMARD therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for positive rheumatoid factor?

The ICD-10 code for positive rheumatoid factor with multiple joint involvement is M05.79.

How do you code rheumatoid arthritis with positive RF?

Code M05.79 is used for rheumatoid arthritis with positive rheumatoid factor affecting multiple sites without organ involvement.

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