Kaschin-Beck disease, right wrist

This code represents Kaschin-Beck disease affecting the right wrist. Kaschin-Beck disease is a chronic, endemic osteochondropathy characterized by degenerative changes in articular cartilage and epiphyseal growth plates, leading to joint deformities and dwarfism, primarily due to selenium deficiency and other environmental factors.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of Kaschin-Beck disease with involvement of the right wrist. Supporting documentation should include clinical findings consistent with the disease, such as joint pain, stiffness, and radiographic evidence of osteochondral degeneration in the specified joint.

• Ensure the laterality (right) and specific joint (wrist) are clearly documented.
• Consider coding any associated nutritional deficiencies, such as selenium deficiency, if documented.
• Do not confuse with other forms of osteochondropathy unless Kaschin-Beck disease is specifically diagnosed.