M06

Non-billable

Other rheumatoid arthritis

M06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other rheumatoid arthritis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M06.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. RA is an autoimmune disease . Although it is most common in the wrist and fingers, this disease can cause your immune system to attack any joint tissue. The inflammation (swelling) that comes with RA can also affect other body parts. Inflammation could cause medical issues in your…

Read more about Rheumatoid Arthritis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M06?
M06 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other rheumatoid arthritis". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M06 a billable code?
No — M06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M06.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M06?
M06 has 7 more specific child codes, including M06.0, M06.1, M06.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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