M06.20

Billable

Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified site

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 93 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease

0.175

V24HCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease

0.307

ESRDHCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease

0.000

RxHCCHCC 83 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease

0.000

What This Code Means

Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around joints due to rheumatoid arthritis when the specific location is not documented.

Coding Tips

•Verify the site of bursitis is truly unspecified; if location is documented, use more specific codes (M06.21-M06.29)
•Bursitis may be a secondary manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis; ensure primary diagnosis is also coded

Clinical Significance

Rheumatoid bursitis at unspecified site represents inflammation of fluid-filled sacs around joints due to rheumatoid arthritis. This diagnosis indicates RA with extra-articular manifestations requiring specialized treatment and monitoring for disease progression.

Documentation Requirements

✓Established diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
✓Clinical documentation of bursitis secondary to RA
✓Physical examination findings consistent with inflamed bursa
✓Imaging studies if performed (ultrasound, MRI)
✓Documentation that bursitis is related to underlying RA
✓Treatment with anti-inflammatory medications or local injections
✓Assessment of functional impact and pain level
✓Exclusion of infectious or traumatic bursitis

Commonly Confused Codes

M70.9 — Soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse, unspecified M71.9 — Bursopathy, unspecified M75.5 — Bursitis of shoulder (when RA-related bursitis has specific site)M76.9 — Enthesopathy, unspecified lower limb M25.40 — Effusion, unspecified joint

Code Hierarchy

└M06Other rheumatoid arthritis └M06.2Rheumatoid bursitis └M06.20Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified site

└M06.20Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified site