Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unsp, left leg

This code signifies an unspecified form of juvenile osteochondrosis affecting the hip and/or pelvis on the patient's left side. This condition involves a disturbance in the growth of bone and cartilage, typically occurring in children and adolescents, leading to pain and functional limitations in the affected joint.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of juvenile osteochondrosis of the hip or pelvis, specifically affecting the left leg, but the specific type of osteochondrosis (e.g., Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease) is not specified. This code is appropriate when the physician's notes confirm the laterality and the general diagnosis without further detail.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "left leg" or "left hip/pelvis" to support laterality.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of juvenile osteochondrosis (e.g., Legg-Calvé-Perthes) is documented; instead, use the appropriate specific code.
• Query the provider if the documentation is unclear regarding the specific type of osteochondrosis or the affected side.