Arthritis due to other bacteria, right shoulder

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the right shoulder, specifically caused by a bacterial infection other than those typically associated with specific infectious arthropathies (e.g., tuberculosis, Lyme disease). It indicates a bacterial etiology for the arthritis, distinct from autoimmune or degenerative causes.

This code is appropriate when documentation confirms bacterial arthritis of the right shoulder, and the causative organism is identified as a bacterium not classified elsewhere, or when the specific bacterial type is unknown but bacterial origin is established. Supporting documentation includes positive bacterial cultures from synovial fluid, blood, or tissue, along with clinical signs of infection and inflammation in the right shoulder joint.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "other bacteria" or a non-specified bacterial organism. If a specific bacterium (e.g., staphylococcus, streptococcus) is identified, a more specific code from the M00.8 category should be used.
• Laterality (right shoulder) is crucial for accurate coding; verify the affected side in the medical record.
• Do not use this code for arthritis due to viral, fungal, or parasitic infections; separate codes exist for those etiologies.