ICD-10 Code M05.211 – Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M05.211 – Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder
What it is
M05.211 identifies rheumatoid arthritis complicated by rheumatoid vasculitis in the right shoulder. Use it when the record shows both the inflammatory joint disease and vasculitic involvement at that site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see chronic inflammatory arthritis with evidence of vasculitis affecting the right shoulder region, such as tissue ischemia or inflammatory involvement noted by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents rheumatoid vasculitis and specifies the right shoulder as the affected site. It applies when the diagnosis is confirmed or clearly stated in the chart, not when vasculitis is only suspected. Check documentation if laterality or site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for uncomplicated rheumatoid arthritis of the shoulder or for vasculitis without rheumatoid arthritis. If the record does not specify the right shoulder, select the more appropriate unspecified or other-site code.
Coding tip
Verify both the rheumatoid vasculitis diagnosis and right-sided shoulder documentation before assigning M05.211.