Personal history of arthritis

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of arthritis, meaning they have been diagnosed with and treated for arthritis in the past, but it is not currently active or being treated. It signifies a resolved condition that may still be relevant for risk assessment or future care planning.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history that includes a prior diagnosis of any form of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) that is no longer active. This is appropriate for patients who are not currently experiencing symptoms or receiving treatment for arthritis.

• Do not use this code for active arthritis; instead, use the appropriate code from the 710-716 series.
• This code is for a personal history, not a family history of arthritis.
• Consider if the history of arthritis impacts current treatment or risk factors for other conditions.