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M08.48

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Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, vertebrae

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 that affects the bones of the spine and vertebrae.

Coding Tips

  • This code is used when pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis involves the vertebral column
  • Document the specific vertebral level if available for more detailed clinical documentation

Clinical Significance

Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affecting the vertebrae represents a serious form of pediatric inflammatory arthritis that can impact spinal growth and development. This condition requires specialized management to prevent spinal deformities, growth disturbances, and functional limitations that may significantly affect the child's posture, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Documentation Requirements

  • Physician documentation of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with vertebral involvement
  • Evidence of inflammatory changes in spinal joints or vertebrae
  • Clinical assessment of spinal mobility and function
  • Age at onset documentation confirming pediatric presentation
  • Imaging studies showing spinal involvement when performed
  • Laboratory markers supporting inflammatory arthritis diagnosis
  • Assessment of impact on growth and spinal development
  • Comprehensive treatment plan including spinal mobility preservation

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