Rheumatoid lung disease w rheumatoid arthritis of right hand

This code signifies a specific manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) where the patient experiences lung involvement, known as rheumatoid lung disease, concurrently with RA affecting the joints of the right hand. It indicates a systemic autoimmune disorder impacting both pulmonary and musculoskeletal systems.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of rheumatoid lung disease in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis specifically affecting the right hand. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing both the pulmonary and right hand manifestations of RA, often confirmed by imaging (e.g., chest X-ray, CT scan) and joint examination findings.

• Ensure both rheumatoid lung disease and right hand involvement are explicitly documented.
• Do not use if the lung involvement is due to a different etiology or if the RA affects a different hand or joint site without right hand involvement.
• This code requires an additional code to specify the type of rheumatoid lung disease (e.g., interstitial lung disease, pleural effusion).