Enteropathic arthropathies, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting an unspecified shoulder, which is associated with an underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It represents a form of spondyloarthropathy where the joint inflammation is secondary to gastrointestinal pathology.

Use this code when documentation indicates an enteropathic arthropathy affecting the shoulder, but the specific shoulder (right or left) is not specified. This diagnosis is typically supported by a patient history of IBD and clinical findings of shoulder pain, swelling, or limited range of motion attributed to the enteropathic process.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the shoulder arthropathy to an underlying enteropathic condition.
• Avoid using this code if the specific shoulder (right or left) is documented; instead, use M07.611 or M07.612.
• Always code the underlying inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) first, as it is the etiology of the arthropathy.