Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies a form of juvenile arthritis that doesn't fit into other specific categories, affecting an unspecified shoulder joint. It indicates a chronic inflammatory condition presenting in individuals under 16 years of age, characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis, but the specific type (e.g., oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic) is not specified, and the affected joint is the shoulder. This code is appropriate when the medical record clearly states "other juvenile arthritis" or "juvenile arthritis, type unspecified," with shoulder involvement.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "unspecified shoulder" if the laterality (left/right) is not documented. If laterality is known, a more specific code should be used.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (e.g., M08.0x, M08.2x) is documented.
• Always review the patient's age to confirm they meet the juvenile criteria (under 16 years old at onset).