Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right shoulder

This code signifies an acute bone infection of the right shoulder, originating from a bloodstream infection. It indicates a sudden onset inflammatory process within the bone marrow and surrounding bone tissue, caused by pathogens disseminated through the circulatory system.

Use this code for patients presenting with acute symptoms of bone infection in the right shoulder, such as sudden pain, swelling, erythema, and fever, with a confirmed hematogenous origin. Documentation should clearly state "acute hematogenous osteomyelitis" and specify the right shoulder as the affected site.

• Ensure documentation specifies "acute" and "hematogenous" to differentiate from chronic or other forms of osteomyelitis.
• Verify the laterality (right shoulder) is clearly documented; incorrect laterality is a common coding error.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for any underlying systemic infections.