Other streptococcal arthritis, unspecified wrist

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition of the wrist caused by a streptococcal bacterial infection, but where the specific type of streptococcus is not documented. It represents a form of septic arthritis affecting the wrist joint.

Apply this code when documentation confirms streptococcal arthritis of the wrist, but the specific streptococcal species (e.g., Group A, Group B) is not identified. This code is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "streptococcal arthritis, wrist, unspecified" or similar.

• Ensure documentation specifies "streptococcal" as the causative agent and "arthritis" as the condition.
• Avoid using this code if the specific streptococcal organism is known; instead, use a more precise code from the M00.2- subcategory.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying infectious disease code, if applicable, to fully describe the patient's condition.