M06.82 is the authoritative medical code for Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow (ICD-10-CM M06.82), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M06.82. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can M06.82 be billed directly?
No. M06.82 (Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M06.82 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- M06 — Other rheumatoid arthritis
- M06.0 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor
- M06.00 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M06.01 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, shoulder
- M06.011 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right shoulder
- M06.012 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left shoulder
- M06.019 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified shoulder
- M06.02 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, elbow
- M06.021 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right elbow
- M06.022 — Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left elbow
View all 40 codes in the M06 family