M06.279
BillableRheumatoid bursitis, unspecified 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 ankle and foot joints due to rheumatoid arthritis when the specific side is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query provider for clarification if bilateral ankle/foot involvement is present
Clinical Significance
Rheumatoid bursitis of unspecified ankle and foot indicates RA-related bursal inflammation without documented laterality affecting ambulation and mobility. This diagnosis represents extra-articular manifestation requiring ongoing management as part of comprehensive rheumatoid arthritis care with focus on foot function preservation.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Established rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
- ✓Documentation of ankle and/or foot bursitis secondary to RA
- ✓Clinical evidence of bursal inflammation without specified laterality
- ✓Physical examination findings consistent with ankle/foot bursitis
- ✓Assessment of bilateral ankle and foot function
- ✓Treatment with RA-appropriate medications and foot care
- ✓Evidence supporting RA as underlying inflammatory cause
- ✓Functional assessment including gait analysis and weight-bearing status
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M06Other rheumatoid arthritis└M06.2Rheumatoid bursitis└M06.27Rheumatoid bursitis, ankle and foot└M06.279Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot
└M06.279Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified ankle and foot