M06.272
BillableRheumatoid bursitis, left ankle and foot
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 around the left ankle and foot joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left side involvement; do not assume if only 'ankle' or 'foot' is mentioned
- •This single code encompasses both ankle and foot bursitis on the left
Clinical Significance
Rheumatoid bursitis of the left ankle and foot represents RA-related bursal inflammation potentially affecting gait and mobility. This diagnosis indicates systemic disease progression requiring comprehensive management including foot care and disease-modifying treatment to preserve ambulatory function.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Established rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis by qualified physician
- ✓Clinical documentation of left ankle and/or foot bursitis related to RA
- ✓Physical examination documenting bursal inflammation signs
- ✓Functional assessment of left ankle/foot mobility and weight-bearing
- ✓Evidence of inflammatory process secondary to underlying RA
- ✓Treatment plan addressing both local bursitis and systemic disease
- ✓Assessment of gait abnormalities and ambulation impact
- ✓Exclusion of infectious or traumatic ankle/foot bursitis
Commonly Confused Codes
M70.9 — Soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse, unspecifiedM06271 — Rheumatoid bursitis, right ankle and foot (incorrect laterality)M06279 — Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot (when laterality known)M25.572 — Pain in left ankle and footM19.072 — Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot