Other streptococcal arthritis, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the shoulder, caused by a streptococcal bacterial infection, where the specific type of streptococcus is not identified. It represents an acute or subacute infectious arthritis of the shoulder joint due to streptococcal organisms.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates streptococcal arthritis of the shoulder, but the specific type of streptococcus (e.g., Group A, Group B) is not specified. This typically applies when laboratory cultures confirm streptococcal infection in the joint fluid or blood, and the shoulder is identified as the affected joint.

• Ensure documentation specifies "streptococcal" and "arthritis" affecting the "shoulder."
• If the specific type of streptococcus is known (e.g., Group A), a more specific code within the M00.2- category should be used.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying streptococcal infection code, if applicable and still active.