2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M06.061Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M06

ICD-10-CM M06.061
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M06.061 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee. 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. Coders also document this condition as bilateral rheumatoid arthritis of knees. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Rheumatoid arthritis and related disease.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Orthopedics medical specialties to designate conditions such rheumatoid arthritis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M06.061
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee
Short Description
Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M06.06
Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, knee

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM06Other rheumatoid arthritis
This CodeM06.061Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral rheumatoid arthritis of knees
  • Bilateral seronegative rheumatoid arthritis of knees
  • Rheumatoid arthritis of knee
  • Rheumatoid arthritis of left knee
  • Rheumatoid arthritis of right knee
  • Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis of left knee joint
  • Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis of right knee joint

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert M06.061 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
714.0 Rheumatoid arthritis
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 M06.061Overview

Is M06.061 (Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, knee) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M06.061 group to?

When rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee 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 M06.061?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee converts to ICD-9-CM 714.0 (rheumatoid arthritis). 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.