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ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Juvenile idiopathic oligoarthritis

Description

Oligoarticular juvenile arthritis is the most common form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, representing nearly 50% of cases. It is more common in girls (80% of cases), with onset occurring between ages 2 and 4. It is usually asymmetrical and affects between one and a maximum of four joints, predominantly those of the lower limbs (knee or foot).

Coding note

Use additional code, if desired, to identify associated uveitis

Coding note from above levels

Arthritis in children, with onset before 16th birthday and lasting longer than 6 weeks

Exclusions from above levels

  • 4A41.01 – Juvenile dermatomyositis
  • FA20.0 – Felty syndrome
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  • DA0E.8 – Temporomandibular joint disorders

Child codes

  • FA24.00 – Juvenile idiopathic oligoarthritis, onset persistent
  • FA24.01 – Juvenile idiopathic oligoarthritis, onset extended
  • FA24.0Z – Juvenile idiopathic oligoarthritis, onset unspecified

Sibling codes

  • FA24.1 – Juvenile idiopathic polyarthritis
  • FA24.2 – Juvenile psoriatic arthritis
  • FA24.3 – Juvenile enthesitis related arthritis
  • FA24.4 – Juvenile systemic arthritis
  • FA24.Y – Other specified juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • FA24.Z – Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Juvenile idiopathic oligoarthritis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1990556904

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: FA24: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis › 15: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue