ICD Code M06.09

ICD code M06.09 is rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor affecting multiple sites.

1. Presence of chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting multiple joints

2. Absence of detectable rheumatoid factor in laboratory testing

3. Clinical evidence of joint swelling, pain, and stiffness in more than one joint

4. Symptoms persisting for at least six weeks

5. Radiographic or imaging findings consistent with inflammatory arthritis

6. Exclusion of other causes of polyarthritis (e.g., lupus, psoriatic arthritis)

7. Possible systemic symptoms such as fatigue, low-grade fever, or weight loss

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M06.09 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 96401–96402 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 96413 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion)

- 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement)

- 76942 (Ultrasound guidance for needle placement)

- 29820–29823 (Arthroscopy, shoulder)

- 29824 (Arthroscopic distal claviculectomy)

- 29840–29848 (Arthroscopy, wrist)

- 29870–29874 (Arthroscopy, knee)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for M06.09.

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