M08.952
BillableJuvenile arthritis, unspecified, left hip
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 left hip joint. The specific cause or type of juvenile arthritis is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left hip involvement is documented in the clinical notes before coding
- •Consider whether additional codes are needed for bilateral involvement if both hips are affected
Clinical Significance
Left hip juvenile arthritis presents similar challenges to right hip involvement, with potential for significant functional impairment and growth complications. The hip joint's critical role in ambulation makes early intervention and aggressive treatment essential to preserve function.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Patient age appropriate for juvenile arthritis
- ✓Specific left hip involvement documentation
- ✓Chronic inflammation evidence (minimum 6 weeks)
- ✓Hip examination findings including range of motion
- ✓Assessment of ambulation and mobility
- ✓Documentation of leg length discrepancy if present
- ✓Impact on physical activities and school participation
- ✓Multidisciplinary treatment plan
Commonly Confused Codes
M08.959 — Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified hip (less specific)M08.951 — Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, right hip (wrong laterality)M25.552 — Pain in left hip (symptom only)M91.20 — Coxa plana, unspecified hip (different developmental condition)S73.002A — Unspecified subluxation of left hip (acute injury)
Code Hierarchy
└M08Juvenile arthritis└M08.9Juvenile arthritis, unspecified└M08.95Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, hip└M08.952Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, left hip
└M08.952Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, left hip