Chronic postrheumatic arthropathy [Jaccoud], left elbow

This code describes a chronic, non-erosive arthropathy affecting the left elbow, characterized by joint deformity and subluxation, often following recurrent rheumatic fever. It represents a late-stage complication where the joint damage is a persistent sequela of the rheumatic process.

Use this code for patients presenting with documented Jaccoud's arthropathy specifically impacting the left elbow, where the condition is chronic. Documentation should clearly link the elbow arthropathy to a history of rheumatic fever and describe the characteristic deformities or subluxations.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left elbow" and confirms the chronic nature of the arthropathy.
• Do not confuse with acute rheumatic fever with cardiac involvement (I00-I02) or other forms of inflammatory arthropathy.
• Consider sequencing this code after the underlying rheumatic fever (if still active or relevant for the encounter) or other systemic rheumatic conditions if applicable.