2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M06.341

Rheumatoid nodule, right hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
M06.341
ICD-10 Code for:
Rheumatoid nodule, right hand
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

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

M06.341 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of rheumatoid nodule, right hand. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Bilateral rheumatoid nodule of subcutaneous tissue of hands
  • Mass of subcutaneous tissue of bilateral hands
  • Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of bilateral hands
  • Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of bilateral upper limbs
  • Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of left hand
  • Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of right hand
  • Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of right hand
  • Rheumatoid nodule
  • Rheumatoid nodule
  • Rheumatoid nodule of subcutaneous tissue of left hand
  • Rheumatoid nodule of subcutaneous tissue of right hand
  • Rheumatoid nodule of subcutaneous tissue of right hand
  • Subcutaneous rheumatoid nodule
  • Subcutaneous rheumatoid nodule

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Rheumatoid Nodule

    subcutaneous nodules seen in 20-30% of rheumatoid arthritis patients. they may arise anywhere on the body, but are most frequently found over the bony prominences. the nodules are characterized histologically by dense areas of fibrinoid necrosis with basophilic streaks and granules, surrounded by a palisade of cells, mainly fibroblasts and histiocytes.

Convert M06.341 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 714.0 - Rheumatoid arthritis
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


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.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.