Postdysenteric arthropathy, left hip

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the left hip that develops as a reactive sequela to a prior episode of dysentery. It is a form of reactive arthritis where the immune system mistakenly attacks the joint tissues following a gastrointestinal infection.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "postdysenteric arthropathy" or "reactive arthritis post-dysentery" specifically affecting the left hip. The patient history should include a confirmed or suspected past episode of dysentery, and current symptoms should be localized to the left hip joint.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the arthropathy to a previous dysenteric infection.
• Verify the laterality; this code is specific to the left hip.
• Do not confuse with other forms of reactive arthritis or infectious arthropathies not related to dysentery.