Postimmunization arthropathy, right hip

This code signifies an inflammatory joint condition affecting the right hip that develops after an immunization. It represents a reactive arthritis or arthralgia specifically linked to a vaccine administration, rather than an infectious or degenerative process.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient presents with arthropathy of the right hip following a recent immunization. The medical record should explicitly link the joint symptoms to the vaccination event, often within days or weeks of administration.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "postimmunization" and the affected joint is the "right hip."
• Do not use for general arthralgia or arthritis not explicitly linked to an immunization.
• Consider an additional code for the specific vaccine administered (e.g., Z23 for encounter for immunization) if relevant for the encounter.