Rheumatoid bursitis, right hip

This code represents inflammation of the bursa surrounding the right hip joint, specifically due to rheumatoid arthritis. It indicates a localized manifestation of rheumatoid disease affecting the bursae in this anatomical region.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "rheumatoid bursitis" affecting the right hip. This diagnosis is typically supported by clinical findings of inflammation, pain, and swelling in the right hip bursa, in a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the bursitis to rheumatoid arthritis, not just general bursitis.
• Verify the laterality; this code is specific to the right hip.
• Always code the underlying rheumatoid arthritis (e.g., M05.xx or M06.xx) as the primary diagnosis, with this code as a secondary diagnosis.