M08.932
BillableJuvenile arthritis, unspecified, left wrist
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
Juvenile arthritis of unspecified type affecting the left wrist in a child.
Coding Tips
- •The '2' in the final position indicates left side involvement; use M08.931 for right wrist
- •Document whether the wrist involvement is symmetrical if both wrists are affected
Clinical Significance
Juvenile arthritis, unspecified type, affecting the left wrist indicates chronic inflammatory disease requiring specialized pediatric rheumatology care with potential for significant hand function impairment. This diagnosis necessitates ongoing monitoring and management when specific arthritis classification cannot be determined.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Age at disease onset under 16 years documented
- ✓Evidence of inflammatory arthritis specifically in left wrist joint
- ✓Documentation that specific juvenile arthritis type cannot be classified
- ✓Physical examination showing left wrist joint inflammation
- ✓Laboratory markers consistent with inflammatory arthritis
- ✓Assessment of wrist mobility and hand function
- ✓Treatment plan including disease-modifying therapy
- ✓Documentation of functional impact on activities and development
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M08Juvenile arthritis└M08.9Juvenile arthritis, unspecified└M08.93Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, wrist└M08.932Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, left wrist
└M08.932Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, left wrist