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M08.459

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Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hip

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

A type of childhood arthritis affecting only a few joints in the hip area, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • Use only when hip involvement is confirmed but laterality is not specified
  • Attempt to clarify laterality through provider query for accurate coding

Clinical Significance

Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip indicates chronic inflammatory arthritis in pediatric patients where hip involvement is documented but laterality is not specified. This condition requires aggressive management to prevent joint destruction and preserve hip function, which is critical for normal ambulation and development in growing children.

Documentation Requirements

  • Physician diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with pauciarticular presentation
  • Documentation of hip joint involvement without laterality specification
  • Evidence of chronic inflammatory process in affected joints
  • Age at diagnosis documentation showing pediatric onset
  • Laboratory confirmation of inflammatory arthritis when available
  • Physical examination findings consistent with joint inflammation
  • Treatment response documentation and ongoing care plans
  • Assessment of growth and developmental impact

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