M08.242
Billable codeJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hand
The ICD-10 code for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hand is M08.242.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M08.241Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right hand
- M08.249Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified hand
- M08.242Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hand
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 71430Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M08.242 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.