Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified hip

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition of the hip, specifically caused by a bacterial infection other than those typically specified (e.g., staphylococcal, streptococcal). It indicates that the specific type of bacteria responsible for the arthritis is not documented or has not been identified. The affected joint is the hip, but the laterality (left or right) is unspecified.

Use this code when documentation confirms bacterial arthritis of the hip, but the causative organism is described as "other bacteria" or is not specified. This applies when laboratory tests confirm a bacterial etiology, but a definitive species or genus is not identified, or when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "bacterial arthritis, unspecified bacteria, hip."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "bacterial arthritis" and specifies the hip joint.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific bacterial cause (e.g., staphylococcal, streptococcal) is identified; instead, use the appropriate M00.0-M00.3 code.
• If laterality of the hip is documented (left or right), use the more specific M00.851 or M00.852 code.