Hemarthrosis, unspecified shoulder

This code signifies the presence of blood within the joint space of an unspecified shoulder. It indicates an intra-articular hemorrhage without specifying the underlying cause or the specific shoulder (left or right) affected.

Use this code when documentation clearly states hemarthrosis of the shoulder but does not specify laterality or the etiology. It is appropriate for initial encounters where the cause is unknown or for follow-up when the cause remains undetermined.

• Avoid using this code if laterality (left or right shoulder) is documented; instead, use the more specific codes M25.011 or M25.012.
• Always attempt to identify and code the underlying cause of the hemarthrosis (e.g., trauma, coagulopathy) as a primary or secondary diagnosis.
• This code should be used when the documentation is insufficient to assign a more specific code.