Periarthritis, left wrist

This code represents inflammation of the tissues surrounding the left wrist joint, excluding the joint capsule itself. It encompasses conditions like tenosynovitis, bursitis, or other soft tissue inflammation in the periscapular region of the left wrist.

Use this code when documentation specifies periarthritis affecting the left wrist. This diagnosis is typically supported by clinical findings such as localized pain, swelling, tenderness, and restricted movement in the left wrist, with imaging studies potentially ruling out intra-articular pathology.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left wrist" to avoid laterality errors.
• Distinguish from true arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) which involves the joint itself.
• Look for specific diagnoses like tenosynovitis or bursitis of the left wrist, as more specific codes may be available if documented.