Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder

This code signifies a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) where the specific type of JRA is not documented, and the condition primarily affects the right shoulder joint. JRA is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting children under 16, characterized by persistent joint inflammation.

Apply this code when documentation indicates juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affecting the right shoulder, but the physician has not specified the particular subtype (e.g., oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic). This code is appropriate when the medical record clearly identifies JRA and the affected joint, but lacks further diagnostic specificity regarding the JRA classification.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" and "right shoulder."
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of JRA (e.g., M08.021 for oligoarticular JRA, right shoulder) is documented.
• Always review the entire medical record for any additional details that might allow for a more precise JRA code.