2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M08.812Other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M08

ICD-10-CM M08.812
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M08.812 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder. 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. Coders also document this condition as arthritis of left sternoclavicular joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Juvenile arthritis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M08.812
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder
Short Description
Other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M08.81
Other juvenile arthritis, shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM08Juvenile arthritis
This CodeM08.812Other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arthritis of left sternoclavicular joint
  • Arthritis of right sternoclavicular joint
  • Bilateral arthritis of sternoclavicular joints
  • Systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis of joint of bilateral shoulder regions
  • Systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis of joint of left shoulder region
  • Systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis of joint of right shoulder region
  • Systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis of joint of shoulder region

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert M08.812 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
714.30 Juv rheum arthritis NOS
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 M08.812Overview

Is M08.812 (Other juvenile arthritis, shoulder) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M08.812 group to?

When other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder 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 M08.812?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other juvenile arthritis, left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 714.30 (juv rheum arthritis NOS). 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.