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M06.262

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Rheumatoid bursitis, left knee

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

Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around the left knee joint caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Coding Tips

  • Verify left knee is specifically documented to avoid miscoding right knee cases
  • Confirm this is bursitis and not other rheumatoid manifestations of the knee

Clinical Significance

Rheumatoid bursitis of the left knee represents RA-related bursal inflammation potentially affecting mobility and quality of life. This diagnosis indicates systemic disease progression requiring comprehensive management including physical therapy and disease-modifying treatment to preserve knee function.

Documentation Requirements

  • Confirmed rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis by treating physician
  • Clinical documentation of left knee bursitis related to RA
  • Physical examination documenting bursal inflammation signs in left knee
  • Functional assessment of left knee mobility and weight-bearing
  • Evidence of inflammatory process secondary to underlying RA
  • Treatment plan addressing both local bursitis and systemic disease
  • Assessment of gait impact and mobility limitations
  • Exclusion of infectious or traumatic knee bursitis

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