ICD-10 Code M05.219 – Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M05.219 – Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder
What it is
This code identifies rheumatoid arthritis complicated by rheumatoid vasculitis, with the shoulder joint involved but not specified as right or left. Use it when the record links both the inflammatory arthritis and the vasculitic complication.
Clinical signs
Findings may include chronic inflammatory joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and shoulder limitation, along with signs of vasculitis such as skin lesions, neuropathy, or other ischemic manifestations. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use M05.219 when the provider documents rheumatoid vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis affecting an unspecified shoulder. This code applies when laterality is not stated or cannot be determined from the record. Confirm that the shoulder involvement is part of the documented rheumatoid condition.
Do not use for
Do not assign this code if vasculitis is absent or if the arthritis is not rheumatoid. Do not use it when the shoulder laterality is documented, because a more specific code may apply.
Coding tip
Check that both rheumatoid vasculitis and shoulder involvement are documented together before coding.