M06.8A
BillableOther specified rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site
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 specified form of rheumatoid arthritis affecting a specific joint location not listed in standard categories.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code for other specified rheumatoid arthritis types at sites not otherwise specified
- •Document the specific site affected and the particular type of rheumatoid arthritis variant being treated
Clinical Significance
Other specified rheumatoid arthritis at other specified site indicates a distinct form of RA affecting an uncommon anatomical location. This requires specialized evaluation and management due to the unique presentation and potential complications.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
- ✓Specific documentation of the unusual anatomical site
- ✓Description of the particular type of RA manifestation
- ✓Clear specification of why this doesn't fit standard categories
- ✓Functional assessment of the affected site
- ✓Laboratory evidence supporting RA diagnosis
- ✓Documentation of disease characteristics and activity
- ✓Specialized treatment approach for uncommon presentation
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M06Other rheumatoid arthritis└M06.8Other specified rheumatoid arthritis└M06.8AOther specified rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site
└M06.8AOther specified rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site