Other reactive arthropathies, unspecified wrist

This diagnosis code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the wrist, arising as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body, but without a more specific classification. It indicates a reactive arthritis where the precise type of reactive arthropathy is not documented.

Apply this code when documentation specifies reactive arthropathy impacting the wrist, but lacks further detail regarding the specific type (e.g., Reiter's syndrome, post-dysenteric arthropathy). This is appropriate when the physician has diagnosed reactive arthritis of the wrist but has not identified the underlying cause or specific syndrome.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "reactive arthropathy" and specifies the "wrist" as the affected joint.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of reactive arthropathy (e.g., M02.3- for Reiter's disease) is documented.
• Always look for laterality (left, right, bilateral) in the documentation; if specified, a more precise code will be available.