In simple words: This code indicates that a patient has both rheumatoid arthritis affecting their elbow and heart inflammation related to the rheumatoid arthritis.

This code represents rheumatoid heart disease occurring in conjunction with rheumatoid arthritis specifically affecting the elbow joint.Rheumatoid heart disease involves inflammation of the pericardium, myocardium, and endocardium, potentially leading to heart valve damage. Rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow involves inflammation of the synovial membrane causing pain, stiffness, and potential deformity.

Example 1: A patient with a known history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with elbow pain, stiffness, and swelling, along with chest pain and shortness of breath. Further investigation reveals inflammation of the heart lining and valves, confirming the diagnosis of rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow., A patient with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis involving multiple joints develops new-onset chest discomfort and fatigue. Diagnostic testing reveals pericarditis and myocarditis associated with their underlying rheumatoid arthritis, along with active inflammation in their elbow joint., During a routine check-up for a patient with established rheumatoid arthritis and elbow involvement, a heart murmur is detected.Echocardiography demonstrates mild mitral valve regurgitation, indicating the presence of rheumatoid heart disease.

Documentation should include the patient's history of rheumatoid arthritis, the presence of elbow joint symptoms (pain, stiffness, swelling, limited range of motion), and evidence of heart involvement (chest pain, shortness of breath, abnormal heart sounds, ECG findings, imaging results). Laboratory and biopsy results confirming inflammation should also be documented.