Other infective (teno)synovitis, right shoulder

This code signifies inflammation of the synovial membrane and/or tendon sheath in the right shoulder, specifically caused by an infectious agent other than those classified as pyogenic (e.g., bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic). It represents a non-suppurative infectious process affecting the joint capsule or surrounding tendons.

Apply this code when documentation specifies infective tenosynovitis or synovitis of the right shoulder, and the infectious etiology is identified as non-pyogenic. This would include conditions like tuberculous tenosynovitis or viral synovitis of the right shoulder. Documentation should clearly state the infectious nature and the specific anatomical site.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "infective" and not just "inflammatory" to differentiate from non-infectious causes.
• Verify the laterality (right shoulder) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for the left and bilateral shoulders.
• Code also the underlying infectious agent (e.g., B90.9 for tuberculosis) when known and applicable, following sequencing guidelines.