Hemarthrosis, unspecified hand

This code signifies the presence of blood within a joint space of an unspecified hand. It indicates an intra-articular hemorrhage without further specification of the underlying cause or the specific joint involved within the hand.

Use this code when documentation clearly states hemarthrosis of the hand but does not specify the exact joint (e.g., wrist, metacarpophalangeal, interphalangeal) or the etiology. This code is appropriate for initial encounters where the specific joint or cause is yet to be determined, or when the documentation is simply not detailed enough.

• Avoid using this code if the specific joint in the hand (e.g., wrist, finger) is documented; instead, use a more specific code from the M25.04- subcategory.
• Always seek clarification from the provider if the documentation is vague regarding the specific hand joint affected.
• This code should be followed by an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the hemarthrosis is due to trauma.