Enteropathic arthropathies, left hip

This code signifies inflammatory joint disease affecting the left hip, specifically 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 a systemic manifestation of the gastrointestinal condition.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of enteropathic arthropathy affecting the left hip joint. This typically occurs in patients with a confirmed IBD who present with symptoms of hip pain, stiffness, and swelling, and where other causes of arthritis have been ruled out.

• Always code the underlying inflammatory bowel disease first, as it is the primary condition driving the arthropathy.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "left hip" to support the laterality of this code.
• Differentiate from other forms of inflammatory arthritis affecting the hip, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, which have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.