ICD10 code of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and ICD9 code

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting children and adolescents. The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) provides a specific code to identify this condition. The ICD-10 code for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is M08.

M08 is the code used to classify various subtypes of JIA, including oligoarthritis, polyarthritis, systemic-onset JIA, psoriatic arthritis, and others. This code allows healthcare professionals and researchers to accurately document and track cases of JIA, facilitating effective management and analysis of the disease.

In contrast, the ICD-9 code system, which was used prior to the implementation of ICD-10, does not provide a specific code for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Instead, it falls under the broader category of "Arthropathies and Related Disorders" with the code 714.3.

The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 was necessary to enhance the specificity and accuracy of medical coding, allowing for better disease classification and improved data analysis. The ICD-10 code M08 for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis enables healthcare providers and researchers to better understand the prevalence, impact, and treatment outcomes of this condition in the pediatric population.

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