M06.322
BillableRheumatoid nodule, left elbow
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
A firm lump under the skin on the left elbow caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies left elbow to distinguish from right-sided nodules
- •Rheumatoid nodules at the elbow may interfere with movement or cause discomfort
Clinical Significance
Rheumatoid nodule at the left elbow is a classic extraarticular manifestation of RA, commonly occurring at the olecranon process. This finding suggests more aggressive, typically seropositive rheumatoid disease requiring intensive management.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Established rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
- ✓Physical examination confirming left elbow nodule
- ✓Clear laterality specification (left side)
- ✓Detailed nodule characteristics and size
- ✓Functional assessment of elbow mobility
- ✓Laboratory confirmation of RA diagnosis
- ✓Documentation of systemic disease activity
- ✓Treatment response and management adjustments
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M06Other rheumatoid arthritis└M06.3Rheumatoid nodule└M06.32Rheumatoid nodule, elbow└M06.322Rheumatoid nodule, left elbow
└M06.322Rheumatoid nodule, left elbow