Enteropathic arthropathies, right hip

This code identifies inflammatory joint disease affecting the right hip that is associated with an underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It represents a reactive arthritis where the joint inflammation is triggered by the intestinal inflammation. This condition is characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in the right hip joint.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a patient's right hip arthropathy to an enteropathic condition. This typically occurs in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of IBD who subsequently develop joint symptoms. Supporting documentation should include a physician's diagnosis of enteropathic arthropathy and specify involvement of the right hip.

• Always code the underlying inflammatory bowel disease first, followed by this code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right hip" involvement; laterality is crucial.
• Distinguish from other forms of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, which have different ICD-10-CM codes.