M06.8
Non-billableOther specified rheumatoid arthritis
Other specified rheumatoid arthritis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (11)
M06.80Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
M06.81Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder
M06.82Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow
M06.83Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, wrist
M06.84Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, hand
M06.85Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, hip
M06.86Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, knee
M06.87Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot
M06.88Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, vertebrae
M06.89Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites
M06.8AOther specified rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Related ICF Categories(32)
The ICF Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Immunological system functions
Exercise tolerance functions
Mobility of joint functions
Stability of joint functions
Muscle power functions
Muscle tone functions
Gait pattern functions
Protective functions of the skin
Carrying out daily routine
Changing basic body position
Lifting and carrying objects
Fine hand use
Hand and arm use
Walking
Washing oneself
Dressing
Doing housework
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Immediate family
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified rheumatoid arthritis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified rheumatoid arthritis is M06.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified rheumatoid arthritis". M06.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M06.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M06.8 represents “Other specified rheumatoid arthritis”. 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 M06.8 a billable code?
No, M06.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 11 child codes under M06.8.
What chapter is M06.8 in?
M06.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M06.8?
M06.8 has 11 child codes, including: M06.80 (Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site), M06.81 (Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder), M06.82 (Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow), M06.83 (Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, wrist), and 7 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M06.8?
M06.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477542. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to other specified rheumatoid arthritis?
The ICF Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis includes 32 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M06.8?
M06.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA20.Z (Rheumatoid arthritis, serology unspecified).
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