M05.319: Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder
M05.319, rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 8 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1745 (Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg), Q5104 (Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg), Q5103 (Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with M05.319 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1745 | Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5104 | Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5103 | Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5121 | Injection, infliximab-axxq, biosimilar, (avsola), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J9312 | Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5123 | Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5119 | Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5115 | Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing M05.319
- A56432: Billing and Coding: Infliximab (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35677
- A52423: Billing and Coding: Infliximab and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes)
- A59101: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other M05 diagnoses (Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor)
- M05.311 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder
- M05.312 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder
- M05.30 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site
- M05.321 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow
- M05.322 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow
- M05.329 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified…
- M05.331 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist
- M05.332 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist
- M05.339 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified…
- M05.341 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand
- M05.342 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand
- M05.349 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand
- M05.351 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip
- M05.352 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip
- M05.359 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip
- M05.361 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee
- M05.362 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee
- M05.369 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee
- M05.371 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle…
- M05.372 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and…
- M05.379 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified…
- M05.39 — Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites
- M05.011 — Felty's syndrome, right shoulder
- M05.012 — Felty's syndrome, left shoulder
- M05.021 — Felty's syndrome, right elbow
- M05.022 — Felty's syndrome, left elbow
- M05.031 — Felty's syndrome, right wrist
- M05.032 — Felty's syndrome, left wrist
- M05.041 — Felty's syndrome, right hand
- M05.042 — Felty's syndrome, left hand
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover M05.319 (Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list M05.319 as a covered diagnosis for 8 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 M05.319?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1745 (Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5104 (Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5103 (Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5121 (Injection, infliximab-axxq, biosimilar, (avsola), 10 mg, 2 articles); J9312 (Injection, rituximab, 10 mg, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list M05.319?
A56432 (Billing and Coding: Infliximab); A52423 (Billing and Coding: Infliximab and biosimilars); A59101 (Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars).
What is ICD-10-CM code M05.319?
M05.319 is the ICD-10-CM code for rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder, in category M05 (Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor), chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J1745
- Watch J1745 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J1745
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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