M06.242
BillableRheumatoid bursitis, left hand
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
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in the left hand due to rheumatoid arthritis, causing pain and swelling in the hand.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left hand is specifically documented in the medical record
- •Link to the primary rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis for complete documentation
Clinical Significance
Rheumatoid bursitis of the left hand represents RA-related bursal inflammation potentially affecting dominant hand function and daily activities. This diagnosis indicates disease progression requiring comprehensive management including occupational therapy and aggressive disease-modifying treatment.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis by treating physician
- ✓Clinical documentation of left hand bursitis related to RA
- ✓Physical examination documenting bursal inflammation in hand
- ✓Functional assessment of left hand strength and dexterity
- ✓Evidence linking bursitis to underlying inflammatory arthritis
- ✓Treatment plan including local and systemic anti-inflammatory therapy
- ✓Assessment of impact on dominant hand function if applicable
- ✓Documentation of response to RA-specific treatments
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M06Other rheumatoid arthritis└M06.2Rheumatoid bursitis└M06.24Rheumatoid bursitis, hand└M06.242Rheumatoid bursitis, left hand
└M06.242Rheumatoid bursitis, left hand