Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, right shoulder

This diagnosis code signifies an unspecified form of juvenile arthritis affecting the right shoulder joint. Juvenile arthritis refers to a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that develop before the age of 16, causing persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. "Unspecified" indicates that the specific type of juvenile arthritis (e.g., oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic) has not been documented.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis impacting the right shoulder, but the specific subtype of juvenile arthritis is not specified by the provider. This code is appropriate for initial evaluations or follow-up visits where the precise classification of the condition is still pending or not documented. Documentation should confirm the presence of juvenile arthritis and laterality.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or lacks further detail regarding the type of juvenile arthritis.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the right shoulder. Use the appropriate code for the left shoulder or bilateral involvement.
• If the specific type of juvenile arthritis is known (e.g., juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic onset), a more specific code from the M08 category should be used instead.