Unsp juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site

This code signifies a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) where the specific type of JRA (e.g., polyarticular, oligoarticular) and the affected anatomical site are not documented. It indicates chronic inflammatory arthritis of unknown etiology with onset before 16 years of age.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis but lacks further specificity regarding the type or the particular joints involved. This code is appropriate when the provider's documentation is insufficient to assign a more precise JRA code.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the type of JRA (e.g., polyarticular, oligoarticular) or the affected site.
• Query the provider for more specific details if possible to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• This code should be a last resort when no further information can be obtained from the medical record.