Direct infct of left hip in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting the left hip joint, specifically caused by an infectious or parasitic agent that is classified and coded elsewhere. It represents an arthropathy where the infection directly invades the joint, leading to symptoms such as pain, swelling, and restricted movement in the left hip.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an infectious or parasitic etiology for left hip arthritis, and the underlying infectious disease is also documented and coded. This applies to conditions like septic arthritis of the left hip due to a bacterial infection (e.g., staphylococcus) or parasitic infestation. The medical record should specify the left hip as the affected joint and confirm the infectious origin.

• Always sequence the underlying infectious or parasitic disease code first, as M01.X52 is a "manifestation" code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "left hip" and not a generalized or unspecified hip involvement.
• Distinguish from non-infectious inflammatory arthropathies, which would be coded elsewhere (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).