Osteochondropathy, unspecified, right shoulder

This code signifies an unspecified disorder of bone and cartilage affecting the right shoulder joint. It indicates a degenerative or developmental condition of the epiphysis or articular cartilage, without further specification of the exact type of osteochondropathy.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies an osteochondropathy of the right shoulder, but the specific type (e.g., Panner's disease, osteochondritis dissecans) is not diagnosed or is unknown. This code is appropriate when the physician's assessment points to an osteochondral lesion or growth disturbance in the right shoulder without further diagnostic clarity.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific osteochondropathy of the shoulder is documented (e.g., Panner's disease).
• Ensure the laterality (right shoulder) is explicitly stated in the medical record to support this code.
• Query the provider for more specific diagnostic information if available, to allow for more precise coding.