M06.31

Non-billable

Rheumatoid nodule, shoulder

Rheumatoid nodule, shoulder

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

M05-M14

Parent Code

M06.3

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rheumatoid nodule, shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for rheumatoid nodule, shoulder is M06.31. The full clinical description is "Rheumatoid nodule, shoulder". M06.31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code M06.31 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M06.31 represents "Rheumatoid nodule, shoulder". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is M06.31 a billable code?

No, M06.31 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M06.31.

What chapter is M06.31 in?

M06.31 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What are the subcategories under M06.31?

M06.31 has 3 child codes, including: M06.311 (Rheumatoid nodule, right shoulder), M06.312 (Rheumatoid nodule, left shoulder), M06.319 (Rheumatoid nodule, unspecified shoulder).

What are the UMLS CUIs for M06.31?

M06.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2889439. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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