Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left wrist

This code signifies a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) affecting the left 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 with symptoms localized to the left wrist joint.

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

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left wrist" and "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis."
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is documented (e.g., M08.031 for right wrist, M08.039 for unspecified wrist).
• Query the provider for clarification if the type of JRA is known but not documented, to allow for more specific coding.