Sarcoidosis of other sites

This code represents sarcoidosis affecting organ systems not specifically classified elsewhere, such as the musculoskeletal system (e.g., sarcoid arthritis, myositis), endocrine glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid), or gastrointestinal tract. It indicates a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas in these various "other" locations.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of sarcoidosis impacting sites other than the lung, skin, lymph nodes, heart, nervous system, eye, liver, or spleen. Supporting documentation should clearly specify the affected "other" site(s) and confirm the sarcoidosis diagnosis through biopsy or clinical criteria.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states sarcoidosis affecting a site not covered by more specific D86 subcategories.
• Do not use this code if a more specific code for sarcoidosis of a particular organ (e.g., D86.0 for lung, D86.1 for lymph nodes) is available.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the primary manifestation or complication if applicable, following ICD-10-CM guidelines.