M05.79Billable
Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Short description: Rheu arthritis w rheu factor mult site w/o org/sys involv
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M05
M05Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factorM05.0Felty's syndromeM05.00Felty's syndrome, unspecified siteYesM05.01Felty's syndrome, shoulderM05.011Felty's syndrome, right shoulderYesM05.012Felty's syndrome, left shoulderYesM05.019Felty's syndrome, unspecified shoulderYesM05.02Felty's syndrome, elbowM05.021Felty's syndrome, right elbowYesM05.022Felty's syndrome, left elbowYesM05.029Felty's syndrome, unspecified elbowYesM05.03Felty's syndrome, wrist
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M05.79?
M05.79 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement.
Is M05.79 a billable code?
Yes. M05.79 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M05.79 in?
M05.79 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M05.79 become effective?
M05.79 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M05.79?
M05.79 belongs to category M05, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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