ICD-10-CM · M05.79
ICD-10 M05.79: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
RF+ RA.
Code
M05.79
Category
MSK (M00-M99)
Clinical context
RF+ RA.
Documentation requirements
- RF + clinical
Common related procedures
- DMARD
Common payer denial patterns
- DMARD-first
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M05.79 mean?
Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
When is this code documented?
RF+ RA.
What documentation supports this code?
RF + clinical.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
DMARD-first.
Related diagnoses
- M06.811 — Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder
- M15.0 — Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M16.0 — Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M16.11 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M16.12 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M19.011 — Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
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