Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, left hip

This code signifies inflammatory joint disease affecting the left hip that develops as a complication of intestinal bypass surgery. It represents a reactive arthropathy, often characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness, occurring after the surgical alteration of the digestive tract.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of arthropathy of the left hip directly linked to a history of intestinal bypass surgery. The patient's medical record should clearly indicate the presence of joint inflammation in the left hip and a prior intestinal bypass procedure.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left hip" as the affected joint; laterality is critical.
• Verify the causal link between the arthropathy and the intestinal bypass; it's not for general osteoarthritis post-bypass.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary diagnosis if the arthropathy is a manifestation of a broader post-bypass syndrome.