Felty's syndrome, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies Felty's syndrome, a rare and severe manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the triad of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, splenomegaly, and neutropenia. This specific code indicates that the shoulder joint is affected, but the laterality (left or right) is not specified in the clinical documentation.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of Felty's syndrome with involvement of the shoulder joint, and the medical record does not specify whether it is the left or right shoulder. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly states "Felty's syndrome with shoulder involvement, unspecified side."

• Ensure documentation clearly links Felty's syndrome to the shoulder joint.
• Avoid using this code if laterality (left or right shoulder) is specified; instead, use the more specific code.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if Felty's syndrome is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for associated manifestations like neutropenia or splenomegaly.