M08.81 – Other juvenile arthritis, shoulder
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies
- Code
M08.81(claims format:M0881)- Description
- Other juvenile arthritis, shoulder
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M05-M14 Inflammatory polyarthropathies
- Parent codes
- M08 › M08.8
Billable codes under M08.81
M08.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M08 – Juvenile arthritis
Index terms for M08.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M08.8
- M08.80 – Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified siteBillable
- M08.82 – Other juvenile arthritis, elbowHeader
- M08.83 – Other juvenile arthritis, wristHeader
- M08.84 – Other juvenile arthritis, handHeader
- M08.85 – Other juvenile arthritis, hipHeader
- M08.86 – Other juvenile arthritis, kneeHeader
- M08.87 – Other juvenile arthritis, ankle and footHeader
- M08.88 – Other juvenile arthritis, other specified siteBillable
- M08.89 – Other juvenile arthritis, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M08.81?
M08.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for other juvenile arthritis, shoulder, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).
Is M08.81 a billable code?
No. M08.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M08.81 belong to?
It belongs to category M08 – Juvenile arthritis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.