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M05.111

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Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 93Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.175
V24HCC 40Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.307
ESRDHCC 40Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000
RxHCCHCC 83Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000

What This Code Means

Rheumatoid arthritis of the right shoulder combined with lung disease caused by the rheumatoid condition.

Coding Tips

  • Requires documentation of both shoulder joint involvement AND rheumatoid lung disease; both conditions must be present
  • Verify laterality is clearly documented as right shoulder in the medical record

Clinical Significance

Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of the right shoulder represents a severe extra-articular manifestation combining joint destruction with life-threatening pulmonary complications. This condition requires immediate specialized care from both rheumatology and pulmonology due to the high risk of progressive respiratory failure and systemic complications.

Documentation Requirements

  • Specific documentation of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the right shoulder
  • Evidence of rheumatoid lung disease through chest imaging or pulmonary function tests
  • Pulmonary manifestations such as fibrosis, nodules, or pleural involvement
  • Right shoulder laterality clearly documented
  • Assessment of respiratory function and shoulder joint mobility
  • Exclusion of other causes of pulmonary disease
  • Treatment plan addressing both articular and pulmonary components
  • Pulmonology and rheumatology care coordination

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