ICD-10 Code M06.23 – Rheumatoid bursitis, wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M06.23 – Rheumatoid bursitis, wrist
What it is
M06.23 identifies rheumatoid bursitis affecting the wrist. Use it when the bursa around the wrist is inflamed in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis or another documented rheumatoid condition.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include wrist pain, swelling, and localized tenderness over a bursa. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact joint involvement and whether the bursitis is linked to rheumatoid disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents rheumatoid bursitis specifically in the wrist. It is appropriate when the record clearly links the bursitis to rheumatoid arthritis or a rheumatoid process. Check documentation if the note only says wrist pain, swelling, or bursitis without that connection.
Do not use for
Do not use M06.23 for nonrheumatoid bursitis of the wrist or for unspecified wrist pain. If the bursitis is in another location, choose the code for that site instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the rheumatoid cause and the wrist site in the provider note before assigning M06.23.