Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M06.2

Rheumatoid bursitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
M06.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Rheumatoid bursitis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Inflammatory polyarthropathies
      (M05-M14)
      • Other rheumatoid arthritis
        (M06)

M06.2 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of rheumatoid bursitis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Rheumatoid bursitis

Non-specific codes like M06.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for rheumatoid bursitis:

  • Use M06.20 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.21 for Rheumatoid bursitis, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.211 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.212 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.219 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.22 for Rheumatoid bursitis, elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.221 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.222 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.229 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.23 for Rheumatoid bursitis, wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.231 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.232 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.239 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.24 for Rheumatoid bursitis, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.241 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.242 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.249 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.25 for Rheumatoid bursitis, hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.251 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.252 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.259 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.26 for Rheumatoid bursitis, knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.261 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.262 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.269 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • M06.27 for Rheumatoid bursitis, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.271 for Rheumatoid bursitis, right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.272 for Rheumatoid bursitis, left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.279 for Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.28 for Rheumatoid bursitis, vertebrae - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M06.29 for Rheumatoid bursitis, multiple sites - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Bursitis

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes inflamed. People get bursitis by overusing a joint. It can also be caused by an injury. It usually occurs at the knee or elbow. Kneeling or leaning your elbows on a hard surface for a long time can make bursitis start. Doing the same kinds of movements every day or putting stress on joints increases your risk.

Symptoms of bursitis include pain and swelling. Your doctor will diagnose bursitis with a physical exam and tests such as x-rays and MRIs. He or she may also take fluid from the swollen area to be sure the problem isn't an infection.

Treatment of bursitis includes rest, pain medicines, or ice. If there is no improvement, your doctor may inject a drug into the area around the swollen bursa. If the joint still does not improve after 6 to 12 months, you may need surgery to repair damage and relieve pressure on the bursa.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers.

More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people. You might have the disease for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. The severe form can last a lifetime.

Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the common arthritis that often comes with older age. RA can affect body parts besides joints, such as your eyes, mouth and lungs. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results from your immune system attacking your body's own tissues.

No one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis. Genes, environment, and hormones might contribute. Treatments include medicine, lifestyle changes, and surgery. These can slow or stop joint damage and reduce pain and swelling.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.