Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist

This code signifies a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) affecting the right wrist, where the specific type of JRA (e.g., oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic) has not been documented by the provider. It indicates chronic inflammatory arthritis with onset before 16 years of age, presenting in the right wrist joint.

Use this code when the physician's documentation confirms a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with involvement of the right wrist, but does not specify the particular subtype of JRA. This code is appropriate when the medical record clearly states "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist" without further classification.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if the specific type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is not documented, as more specific codes exist.
• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular subtype of JIA, such as polyarticular or oligoarticular.
• Ensure laterality is accurately documented and coded; this code is specific to the right wrist.