Autoimmune Myopathies
What is it? Autoimmune myopathies are a group of diseases that involve inflammation of the muscles and may be associated with diseases of internal organs. Diseases affecting muscles include polymyositis,…
Fibromyalgia
What is it? Fibromyalgia (FM), previously referred to as fibrositis, is a common condition that is characterized by widespread aching and stiffness in muscles and soft tissues and fatigue. The…
Psoriatic Arthritis
Synonyms: PsA, Psoriatic spondylitis ICD-9 Code: Psoriatic arthritis, 696.0; cutaneous psoriasis 696.1. ICD-10 Code: Psoriatic arthritis L40.5; cutaneous psoriasis vulgaris L40.0 What is it? Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthropathy…
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Also known as: Axial Spondyloarthritis, Bekhterev's Disease ICD-9 Code: 720.0. ICD-10 Code: M08.1 What is it? AS is a common inflammatory condition associated with inflammatory axial and peripheral arthritis, enthesitis and other…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
ICD-9 Code: RA, 714.0; Felty syndrome, 714.1; rheumatoid vasculitis, 447.6; rheumatoid nodules, 729.89. ICD-10 Code: M05 – M06 What is it? RA is a chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory disorder in which the…
Gout
What is it? Gout is an inflammatory disorder caused by tissue deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. Several descriptive terms are often used in association with gout: Acute gout: Single…
Scleroderma
Synonyms: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS); diffuse scleroderma; limited scleroderma (see also CREST syndrome); localized scleroderma (morphea, linear scleroderma). ICD-9 Code: Progressive systemic sclerosis and CREST 710.1; PSS with lung involement 517.2; Circumscribed scleroderma 701.0 ICD-10…
Osteoarthritis
What is it? Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It most often affects middle-aged and older people, involving the neck, lower back, knees,…