Other reactive arthropathies, left wrist

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the left wrist, arising as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body, rather than from direct joint infection. It encompasses various forms of reactive arthritis, such as Reiter's syndrome, psoriatic arthropathy, or enteropathic arthropathy, when the left wrist is the primary site of involvement.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of reactive arthropathy specifically affecting the left wrist. This typically occurs following a genitourinary or gastrointestinal infection, or in association with other systemic inflammatory conditions. Supporting documentation should detail the inflammatory nature of the wrist pain and its reactive etiology.

• Ensure laterality (left wrist) is explicitly documented.
• Distinguish from infectious arthritis (M00.-) or other inflammatory arthropathies (M05.-, M06.-) where the etiology is different.
• Code the underlying infection or systemic condition first, if known and still active, followed by this code for the manifestation.