Salmonella arthritis

This code represents an inflammatory joint condition caused by an infection with Salmonella bacteria. It is a type of reactive arthritis, often developing days to weeks after a gastrointestinal Salmonella infection.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of arthritis directly attributed to a Salmonella infection. This typically follows a confirmed Salmonella gastroenteritis or bacteremia, with joint symptoms developing subsequently.

• Ensure documentation specifies Salmonella as the causative agent for the arthritis, not just a history of Salmonella infection.
• Consider sequencing this code after the code for the underlying Salmonella infection (e.g., A02.0 for Salmonella enteritis) if the acute infection is still being treated.
• Differentiate from other forms of reactive arthritis or infectious arthritis caused by different organisms.