2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M08.451Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M08

ICD-10-CM M08.451
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M08.451 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 545 through 547. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Juvenile arthritis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M08.451
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip
Short Description
Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M08.45
Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hip

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM08Juvenile arthritis
This CodeM08.451Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS004
Juvenile arthritis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis (JA) is arthritis that happens in children. It causes joint inflammation (swelling), pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. It can affect any joint, but it is more common in the knees, hands, and feet.

The full article covers:

  • What is juvenile arthritis?
  • Who is more likely to get juvenile arthritis?
  • What causes juvenile arthritis?
  • What are the symptoms of juvenile arthritis?
  • How is juvenile arthritis diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for juvenile arthritis?

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Convert M08.451 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
714.32 Pauciart juv rheum arthr
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M08.451Overview

Is M08.451 (Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hip) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M08.451 group to?

When pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 545, 546, 547, with relative weights from 0.8362 to 2.4817 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M08.451?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip converts to ICD-9-CM 714.32 (pauciart juv rheum arthr). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.