ICD-10-CM M08.979: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified ankle and foot

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About ICD-10-CM Code M08.979 (Juvenile arthritis)

ICD-10-CM code M08.979 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M08.979 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M08.979 - Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified ankle and foot. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Juvenile arthritis related to unspecified, unspecified ankle and foot.