ICD-10 M05.452
Billable / Specific CCRheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip
About ICD-10-CM M05.452
ICD-10-CM code M05.452 represents Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M05). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M05.452 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for M05.452
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
M05.452 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M05.452
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M05.452 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M05.452.
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5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M05.452
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 27134 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27132 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27138 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27137 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27487 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27486 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) CMS LCD
- 27445 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty CMS LCD
- 0054T CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty CMS LCD
- 20985 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty CMS LCD
- S2900 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Total Joint Arthroplasty CMS LCD
Convert M05.452 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M05.452 | 3596 | 10112 |
| M05.452 | 7140 | 10111 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M05.452
Other codes in section M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).
ICD-10 M05.452, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M05.452 billable? +
Yes, M05.452 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Is M05.452 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M05.452? +
Procedures frequently paired with M05.452 include: 27134, 27132, 27138, 27137, 27487.
What ICD-9 codes does M05.452 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M05.452 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3596, 7140. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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