M08.979Billable
Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified ankle and foot
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M08
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M08
M08Juvenile arthritisM08.0Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritisM08.00Unsp juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified siteYesM08.01Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, shoulderM08.011Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulderYesM08.012Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left shoulderYesM08.019Unsp juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified shoulderYesM08.02Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of elbowM08.021Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right elbowYesM08.022Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left elbowYesM08.029Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified elbowYesM08.03Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, wrist
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M08.979?
M08.979 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified ankle and foot.
Is M08.979 a billable code?
Yes. M08.979 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M08.979 in?
M08.979 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M08.979 become effective?
M08.979 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M08.979?
M08.979 belongs to category M08, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.