Find comprehensive information on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes (M08), diagnosis criteria, treatment options, and healthcare resources. Learn about subtypes like oligoarticular JRA, polyarticular JRA, and systemic JRA. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, parents, and patients seeking information on managing JRA and its impact on pediatric rheumatology. This resource provides insights into proper coding for JRA, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement in healthcare settings. Understand the importance of detailed clinical documentation for effective JRA management and improved patient outcomes.
Also known as
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Covers various forms of arthritis beginning in childhood.
Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis with positive rheumatoid factor.
Other rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis not otherwise specified.
Spondylopathies
Diseases affecting the joints of the spine.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the diagnosis Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Yes
Is it Systemic JRA?
No
Do not code as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Review diagnosis.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Joint inflammation in children under 16 |
Joint pain and stiffness in adults |
Systemic inflammation with joint involvement |
Using unspecified codes (e.g., M08.9) when a more specific JRA subtype is documented leads to lower reimbursement and data inaccuracy.
Miscoding other arthritic conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis) as JRA due to similar symptoms impacts quality reporting and clinical documentation integrity.
Failing to code associated manifestations (e.g., iridocyclitis, rheumatoid factor) with JRA diagnosis affects severity capture and HCC risk adjustment.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis JIA diagnosis established in a patient presenting with chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Onset of symptoms noted (date). Patient exhibits (number) of affected joints, consistent with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Symptoms include morning stiffness lasting (duration), limited range of motion in (affected joints), and noticeable joint inflammation characterized by warmth, erythema, and tenderness upon palpation. Laboratory findings reveal elevated inflammatory markers, including (specify e.g., erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESR, C-reactive protein CRP). Antinuclear antibody ANA titer is (positive/negative). Rheumatoid factor RF is (positive/negative). Differential diagnosis considered juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus SLE, and Lyme disease. These were ruled out based on clinical presentation and laboratory results. Initial treatment plan includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs for pain management and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs DMARDs, specifically (medication name), to control disease progression. Physical therapy and occupational therapy referrals made to improve joint function and mobility. Patient education provided regarding medication administration, potential side effects, and importance of adherence to the treatment plan. Follow-up appointment scheduled in (timeframe) to monitor treatment response and adjust therapy as needed. ICD-10 code M08.00 Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified type is used for billing and coding purposes. Further investigations may be necessary to determine specific JIA subtype, such as oligoarticular JIA or polyarticular JIA.