ICD-10 Code M06.222 – Rheumatoid bursitis, left elbow (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M06.222 – Rheumatoid bursitis, left elbow
What it is
M06.222 identifies rheumatoid bursitis affecting the left elbow. Use it when documentation states bursitis is due to rheumatoid disease and the left elbow is the involved site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include elbow swelling, tenderness, warmth, and reduced motion in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents rheumatoid bursitis specifically in the left elbow. It is appropriate when the record links the bursitis to rheumatoid disease rather than to trauma, infection, or overuse.
If the note only says elbow pain, swelling, or bursitis without a rheumatoid cause, check documentation before assigning M06.222. Code the documented condition as written and confirm laterality.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonrheumatoid bursitis, traumatic bursitis, or septic bursitis. Do not use it when the affected elbow is not documented as the left side.
Coding tip
Verify both the rheumatoid cause and left laterality in the chart before coding M06.222.