Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right hip

This code identifies a specific type of chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting children, characterized by systemic symptoms like fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy, in addition to joint involvement. Specifically, it indicates that the right hip joint is affected by this systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, and the right hip is identified as an affected joint. This diagnosis is typically made by a rheumatologist based on clinical criteria and laboratory findings.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "systemic onset" as opposed to other types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the right hip. If the left hip or bilateral hips are affected, a different code is required.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the main reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any associated systemic manifestations.