Juvenile osteochondrosis of humerus, unspecified arm

This code signifies a developmental disorder affecting the growth plate or ossification center of the humerus in a juvenile patient, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. It involves a disturbance in the normal bone growth process, often leading to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the shoulder or elbow region.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a diagnosis of osteochondrosis affecting the humerus in a pediatric or adolescent patient, but the laterality (left or right arm) is not specified. Documentation supporting its use would include diagnostic imaging reports (X-rays, MRI) showing characteristic changes of osteochondrosis in the humeral head or capitellum, along with clinical notes describing symptoms consistent with the condition.

• Avoid using this code if the medical record specifies laterality; instead, use the more specific codes M92.01 (right) or M92.02 (left).
• Ensure the patient's age is consistent with a juvenile diagnosis, typically under 18 years old.
• This code is often associated with conditions like Panner's disease (osteochondrosis of the capitellum) or osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral head when laterality is not documented.