Rheumatoid polyneurop w rheumatoid arthritis of right hand

This code signifies a neurological complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affecting multiple peripheral nerves, specifically in the right hand. It indicates that the polyneuropathy is directly attributable to the underlying autoimmune inflammatory process of RA.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of rheumatoid polyneuropathy in a patient with confirmed rheumatoid arthritis, with the neurological symptoms localized to the right hand. This requires physician documentation explicitly linking the polyneuropathy to the RA and specifying the affected limb.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "polyneuropathy" and not just mononeuropathy or other neurological manifestations.
• Verify laterality (right hand) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for left hand, bilateral, or unspecified.
• This code is a manifestation code; sequence it after the primary rheumatoid arthritis code (e.g., M05.xx).