M05.152
BillableRheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 93 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.175V24HCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.307ESRDHCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000RxHCCHCC 83 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000What This Code Means
Rheumatoid arthritis of the left hip combined with lung disease caused by the rheumatoid condition.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left hip involvement before assigning this laterality-specific code
- •Note any mobility restrictions or gait disturbances related to hip involvement
Clinical Significance
Represents severe rheumatoid arthritis affecting the left hip with pulmonary complications, indicating advanced systemic inflammatory disease with significant functional and respiratory impact. This condition requires comprehensive management addressing both mobility preservation and pulmonary monitoring.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis with laboratory support
- ✓Documentation of left hip joint involvement with inflammatory findings
- ✓Evidence of rheumatoid lung disease through imaging or pulmonary studies
- ✓Specific documentation of left-sided hip involvement
- ✓Clinical correlation between RA and pulmonary findings
- ✓Assessment of hip mobility and weight-bearing capacity
- ✓Comprehensive treatment plan for systemic disease management
Commonly Confused Codes
M05.151 — Rheumatoid lung disease with RA of right hip (different laterality)M05.159 — Rheumatoid lung disease with RA of unspecified hip (laterality unknown)M06.052 — Rheumatoid arthritis of left hip without lung involvementM05.162 — Rheumatoid lung disease with RA of left knee (different joint)M05.142 — Rheumatoid lung disease with RA of left hand (different anatomical location)
Code Hierarchy
└M05Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor└M05.1Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis└M05.15Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hip└M05.152Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip
└M05.152Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip