What is the correct code for a patient with rheumatoid bursitis of the left knee?
A) M06.062
B) M06.262
C) M06.062A
D) M06.262A

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The correct code for rheumatoid bursitis is M06.2, and the left knee is specified with the additional digit "6" (which indicates the knee joint) instead of "0" (which indicates unspecified site). The letter "A" is only used for initial encounters, so it is not necessary in this case.

What Is the Correct Code for a Patient with Rheumatoid