Hemarthrosis, right wrist

This code signifies the presence of bleeding into the joint space of the right wrist. This condition, known as hemarthrosis, can cause pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected joint. It often indicates an underlying injury or coagulopathy.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with documented intra-articular hemorrhage specifically within the right wrist joint. Supporting documentation should clearly indicate the location and the presence of blood within the joint capsule, often confirmed by aspiration or imaging.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right wrist" to avoid laterality errors.
• Investigate and code any underlying cause of the hemarthrosis (e.g., trauma, anticoagulant use, hemophilia) as a primary or secondary diagnosis.
• Differentiate from other forms of wrist effusion (e.g., serous, purulent) which would use different codes.