M08.1
BillableJuvenile ankylosing spondylitis
M08.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes inflammation (swelling) between your vertebrae (the bones that make up your spine) and the joints between your spine and pelvis. AS inflammation can cause stiffness and make it difficult to move and bend. Symptoms of AS can range from mild to severe back pain. Over time, AS can fuse (grow together) your…
Read more about Ankylosing Spondylitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •ankylosing spondylitis in adults (M45.0-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- AdalimumabTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
- DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- TocilizumabInterleukin-6 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- MethotrexateFolate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC]›
- NaproxenNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- CelecoxibNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- MeloxicamNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- TofacitinibJanus Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Tolmetin›
- OxaprozinNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- AbataceptSelective T Cell Costimulation Modulator [EPC]›
- EtanerceptTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M08.1?
- M08.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M08.1 a billable code?
- Yes — M08.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from M08.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): ankylosing spondylitis in adults (M45.0-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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