Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified hip

This diagnosis code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting individuals under 16 years of age, where the specific type of juvenile arthritis is not documented. It specifically indicates involvement of an unspecified hip joint, without further detail regarding laterality.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis but lacks specificity regarding the type (e.g., oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic) and the affected hip's laterality. This code is appropriate when the provider explicitly states "juvenile arthritis, unspecified hip" or similar vague terminology.

• Avoid using this code if the type of juvenile arthritis or the specific hip (right or left) is documented; instead, select a more specific code.
• Query the provider for additional details regarding the type of juvenile arthritis and laterality of the affected hip to allow for more precise coding.
• This code represents a less specific diagnosis; strive for higher specificity whenever possible through thorough documentation review.