M08.931

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What This Code Means

Juvenile arthritis of unspecified type affecting the right wrist in a child.

Coding Tips

• •The '1' in the final position indicates right side involvement; use M08.932 for left wrist
• •Wrist involvement in juvenile arthritis may impact hand function and should be monitored clinically

Clinical Significance

Juvenile arthritis, unspecified type, affecting the right wrist represents chronic inflammatory disease with potential for significant functional impairment requiring ongoing pediatric rheumatology management. This diagnosis indicates need for specialized care and monitoring when specific arthritis subtype cannot be determined.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Patient age at onset documented as under 16 years
• ✓Clinical evidence of inflammatory arthritis specifically in right wrist
• ✓Documentation that specific juvenile arthritis type cannot be classified
• ✓Physical examination demonstrating right wrist joint inflammation
• ✓Laboratory studies supporting inflammatory arthritis diagnosis
• ✓Assessment of wrist function and hand dexterity
• ✓Treatment regimen appropriate for juvenile inflammatory arthritis
• ✓Monitoring for growth and developmental impacts on hand function

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