M08.071
BillableUnspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot
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
A type of arthritis that develops in children, affecting the right ankle and foot joints, causing inflammation and joint damage.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that right ankle and/or foot involvement is documented in the medical record
- •This code encompasses both ankle and foot joints on the right side
Clinical Significance
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis specifically affecting the right ankle and foot represents a complex pediatric inflammatory condition that can significantly impact weight-bearing and mobility. The specific anatomic location requires targeted treatment approaches and monitoring for growth plate complications.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Physician diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- ✓Documentation of right ankle and foot joint involvement
- ✓Age of onset documented as under 16 years
- ✓Evidence of chronic inflammatory joint disease
- ✓Functional assessment of right ankle and foot mobility
- ✓Radiographic evidence of joint changes when present
- ✓Treatment documentation including anti-inflammatory therapy
- ✓Orthopedic consultation notes for mobility assistance
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M08Juvenile arthritis└M08.0Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis└M08.07Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot└M08.071Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot
└M08.071Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot