ICD-10-CM Code M05.279
Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M05.279 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M052 is used to code Rheumatoid vasculitis
Rheumatoid vasculitis is skin condition that is a typical feature of rheumatoid arthritis, presenting as peripheral vascular lesions that are localized purpura, cutaneous ulceration, and gangrene of the distal parts of the extremities.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Code: | D056653 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #545-547 - Connective tissue disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #545-547 - Connective tissue disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #545-547 - Connective tissue disorders without CC or MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M05.279 and a single ICD9 code, 714.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M05.27 - Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot