M08.2
Non-Billable

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset?

ICD-10-CM M08.2 is the diagnosis code for Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for M08.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Still's disease NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M08.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • adult-onset Still's disease (M06.1-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M08.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 11 entries
M08.20Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified siteBillableM08.21Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, shoulderNon-BillableM08.211Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right shoulderBillableM08.212Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left shoulderBillableM08.219Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified shoulderBillableM08.22Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, elbowNon-BillableM08.221Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right elbowBillableM08.222Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left elbowBillableM08.229Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified elbowBillableM08.23Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, wristNon-BillableM08.231Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right wristBillableM08.232Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left wristBillableM08.239Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified wristBillableM08.24Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, handNon-BillableM08.241Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right handBillableM08.242Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left handBillableM08.249Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified handBillableM08.25Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, hipNon-BillableM08.251Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right hipBillableM08.252Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hipBillableM08.259Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified hipBillableM08.26Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, kneeNon-BillableM08.261Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right kneeBillableM08.262Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left kneeBillableM08.269Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified kneeBillableM08.27Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, ankle and footNon-BillableM08.271Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right ankle and footBillableM08.272Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left ankle and footBillableM08.279Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified ankle and footBillableM08.28Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, vertebraeBillableM08.29Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, multiple sitesBillableM08.2AJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, other specified siteBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is M08.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M08.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M08.2 mean?

M08.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of M08.2?

The parent code of M08.2 is M08 ("Juvenile arthritis"). M08.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is M08.2 in?

M08.2 is located in Section M05-M14 — "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M08.2?

M08.2 has 11 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M08.20, M08.21, M08.22, M08.23, M08.24 and more.

When should I use M08.2?

Use M08.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset?

The ICD-10-CM code for Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset is M08.2.

Can M08.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M08.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M08.2 in?

M08.2 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from M08.2?

Type 1 Excludes for M08.2 include: adult-onset Still's disease (M06.1-).

Is M08.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, M08.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
M08.2
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M05-M14 — Inflammatory polyarthropathies
2026 ICD-10-CM