Chronic postrheumatic arthropathy [Jaccoud], left hip

This code describes a chronic, non-inflammatory joint disease affecting the left hip, specifically characterized by the deformities and joint changes associated with Jaccoud's arthropathy, which typically follows recurrent rheumatic fever. It signifies persistent joint damage and functional impairment in the left hip due to this specific post-rheumatic condition.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states chronic postrheumatic arthropathy or Jaccoud's arthropathy affecting the left hip. This typically applies to patients with a history of rheumatic fever presenting with characteristic, often reducible, joint deformities and chronic pain in the left hip. Supporting documentation should include a confirmed diagnosis of Jaccoud's arthropathy and laterality.

• Ensure documentation specifies "chronic" and "left hip" to support this code.
• Do not confuse with acute rheumatic fever with cardiac involvement (I00-I02) or other forms of inflammatory arthropathy.
• Code any associated systemic manifestations of rheumatic fever or other joint involvement separately.