M06.21 – Rheumatoid bursitis, shoulder
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M06.21
- Code
M06.21(claims format:M0621)- Description
- Rheumatoid bursitis, shoulder
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M05-M14 Inflammatory polyarthropathies
- Parent codes
- M06 › M06.2
Billable codes under M06.21
M06.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Index terms for M06.21
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M06.2
- M06.20 – Rheumatoid bursitis, unspecified siteBillable
- M06.22 – Rheumatoid bursitis, elbowHeader
- M06.23 – Rheumatoid bursitis, wristHeader
- M06.24 – Rheumatoid bursitis, handHeader
- M06.25 – Rheumatoid bursitis, hipHeader
- M06.26 – Rheumatoid bursitis, kneeHeader
- M06.27 – Rheumatoid bursitis, ankle and footHeader
- M06.28 – Rheumatoid bursitis, vertebraeBillable
- M06.29 – Rheumatoid bursitis, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M06.21?
M06.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for rheumatoid bursitis, shoulder, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).
Is M06.21 a billable code?
No. M06.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M06.21 belong to?
It belongs to category M06 – Other rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.