M30.2

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What This Code Means

A rare form of polyarteritis nodosa that occurs in children, causing inflammation of medium-sized arteries and potentially affecting multiple organs.

Coding Tips

• •Always verify the patient's age is consistent with juvenile classification
• •Document the specific organs involved and any complications to guide treatment decisions

Clinical Significance

Juvenile polyarteritis is a rare pediatric form of systemic necrotizing vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries in children. Early recognition and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent organ damage and optimize long-term outcomes in growing patients.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Patient age confirming pediatric population
• ✓Clinical evidence of medium-vessel necrotizing arteritis
• ✓Biopsy confirmation or characteristic imaging findings
• ✓Documentation of systemic manifestations
• ✓Exclusion of other pediatric vasculitides
• ✓Assessment of growth and development impact
• ✓Family history and genetic considerations
• ✓Long-term monitoring plan for complications

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