M08.00
BillableUnspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 93 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.175V24HCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.307ESRDHCC 40 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000RxHCCHCC 83 — Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000What This Code Means
Rheumatoid arthritis in children that cannot be classified into a specific type, affecting an unspecified joint location.
Coding Tips
- •This is a non-specific code; attempt to identify the specific site of involvement if documented
- •Verify the patient's age is consistent with juvenile classification (typically under 17 years)
Clinical Significance
Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis represents childhood-onset RA where the specific subtype and location are not determined. This condition requires specialized pediatric rheumatology care and monitoring for growth and developmental impacts.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- ✓Age at onset documentation (typically under 16 years)
- ✓Documentation that specific JRA subtype is unspecified
- ✓Clinical evidence of chronic inflammatory arthritis
- ✓Laboratory studies appropriate for age
- ✓Assessment of growth and development
- ✓Functional evaluation appropriate for pediatric patient
- ✓Specialized pediatric rheumatology treatment plan
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M08Juvenile arthritis└M08.0Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis└M08.00Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site
└M08.00Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site