Rheumatoid polyneurop w rheumatoid arthritis of unsp site

Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the presence of nerve damage affecting multiple peripheral nerves (polyneuropathy) that is directly caused by or associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The specific anatomical location of the rheumatoid arthritis is not documented or is generalized.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documentation clearly links a patient's polyneuropathy to their rheumatoid arthritis, and the site of the rheumatoid arthritis is not specified or is systemic. This typically applies when a neurologist or rheumatologist diagnoses a polyneuropathy secondary to RA.

💡Coding Tips

Always sequence the underlying rheumatoid arthritis code (e.g., M05.xx) first, followed by this code.
Ensure documentation explicitly states "rheumatoid polyneuropathy" or "polyneuropathy due to rheumatoid arthritis."
Do not use if the polyneuropathy has a different identified etiology or if the RA site is specified (e.g., M05.51-M05.59).

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Code Hierarchy

▲M05.5Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis

M05.50(current)

Crosswalks

357.11-to-manyICD-9 714.01-to-manyICD-9

Same Category

M05Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor M05.0Felty's syndrome M05.00Felty's syndrome, unspecified site M05.01Felty's syndrome, shoulder