Arthritis due to other bacteria, left wrist

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition of the left wrist caused by a bacterial infection other than those specified elsewhere (e.g., staphylococcal, streptococcal). It indicates an infectious arthritis where the causative organism is identified as bacterial but not further specified or falls into an "other" category.

Apply this code when documentation confirms bacterial arthritis affecting the left wrist, and the specific bacterial pathogen is not detailed beyond "other bacteria" or a non-specific bacterial etiology is noted. Supporting documentation includes culture results identifying a bacterial organism not otherwise classified, or a physician's diagnosis of bacterial arthritis of the left wrist without further pathogen specificity.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "left wrist" and "bacterial" etiology.
• Distinguish from septic arthritis due to specific bacteria (e.g., M00.831 for Staphylococcus).
• Always sequence this code after the underlying bacterial infection code, if known and applicable.