Enteropathic arthropathies, unspecified hip

This code signifies joint inflammation in an unspecified hip joint that is associated with an underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The arthropathy is a reactive process, not an infectious one, and can manifest as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the hip.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates enteropathic arthropathy affecting the hip, but the specific laterality (right or left) is not specified. This diagnosis is typically supported by a patient's history of IBD and clinical findings of hip joint inflammation without other identifiable causes.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the arthropathy to an enteropathic condition.
• Avoid using this code if laterality (right or left hip) is documented; instead, use the more specific codes M07.651 or M07.652.
• Always code the underlying inflammatory bowel disease first, followed by this code for the arthropathy.