Other reactive arthropathies, right hip

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the right hip, triggered by an infection elsewhere in the body, but where the joint itself is not infected. It encompasses various forms of reactive arthritis, such as Reiter's syndrome or post-streptococcal arthritis, when the primary manifestation is in the right hip.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a diagnosis of reactive arthropathy localized to the right hip. This typically occurs following a genitourinary, gastrointestinal, or respiratory infection, and the patient presents with acute or chronic inflammatory arthritis symptoms in the right hip joint. Supporting documentation should clearly state "reactive arthropathy" and specify the "right hip."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "reactive" arthropathy to differentiate from other forms of arthritis.
• Always specify the laterality (right hip) as indicated by the code.
• Code the underlying infection separately, if known and still active, following sequencing guidelines.