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M08.032

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Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left wrist

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 93Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.175
V24HCC 40Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.307
ESRDHCC 40Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000
RxHCCHCC 83Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Connective Tissue Disease
0.000

What This Code Means

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affecting the left wrist in a child, where the specific type of juvenile arthritis has not been determined.

Coding Tips

  • The '2' in the sixth position specifically indicates left wrist; ensure documentation clearly supports left-sided involvement.
  • Consider documenting any functional impact on writing, fine motor skills, or activities of daily living for clinical context.

Clinical Significance

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affecting the left wrist indicates chronic inflammatory disease requiring specialized pediatric rheumatology care and long-term management. This condition can significantly impact hand function, growth, and development, necessitating ongoing monitoring and immunomodulating therapies.

Documentation Requirements

  • Patient age at onset under 16 years documented
  • Evidence of inflammatory arthritis specifically in left wrist
  • Documentation that specific juvenile arthritis type cannot be classified
  • Physical examination findings of joint inflammation
  • Laboratory studies supporting inflammatory diagnosis
  • Imaging results if available
  • Current treatment plan and medication management
  • Functional assessment of hand and wrist mobility

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