2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M05.09Felty's syndrome, multiple sites

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M05

ICD-10-CM M05.09
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M05.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Felty's syndrome, multiple sites. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 545 through 547. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Rheumatoid arthritis and related disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M05.09
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Felty's syndrome, multiple sites
Short Description
Felty's syndrome, multiple sites
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M05.0
Felty's syndrome

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM05Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor
This CodeM05.09Felty's syndrome, multiple sites

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Felty's syndrome
      • multiple site

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS003
Rheumatoid arthritis and related disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. RA is an autoimmune disease. Although it is most common in the wrist and fingers, this disease can cause your immune system to attack any joint tissue. The inflammation (swelling) that comes with RA can also affect other body parts.

The full article covers:

  • What is rheumatoid arthritis?
  • Who is more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis?
  • What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
  • What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
  • How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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Convert M05.09 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
714.1 Felty's syndrome
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M05.09Overview

Is M05.09 (Felty's syndrome) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Felty's syndrome, multiple sites on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M05.09 group to?

When Felty's syndrome, multiple sites is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 545, 546, 547, with relative weights from 0.8362 to 2.4817 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M05.09?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Felty's syndrome, multiple sites converts to ICD-9-CM 714.1 (Felty's syndrome). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.