Rheu vasculitis w rheumatoid arthritis of unsp shoulder

This code signifies a systemic inflammatory condition where blood vessels are damaged due to rheumatoid arthritis, specifically affecting an unspecified shoulder joint. It indicates the presence of both rheumatoid vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of rheumatoid vasculitis occurring in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, and the shoulder is identified as an affected joint without specifying laterality. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing both conditions and the shoulder involvement.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the vasculitis to rheumatoid arthritis.
• Do not use if the laterality of the shoulder is specified (e.g., right or left).
• Consider additional codes for specific manifestations of the vasculitis or other joint involvement.