Osteochondritis dissecans, right wrist

This code signifies a condition where a segment of bone and its overlying cartilage in the right wrist loses its blood supply, leading to the formation of a loose body within the joint or a defect in the articular surface. This can cause pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms such as clicking or locking.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans specifically affecting the right wrist. This diagnosis is typically supported by imaging studies (e.g., X-ray, MRI) demonstrating the characteristic lesion and clinical findings consistent with the condition.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right wrist" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from other wrist conditions like avascular necrosis or simple chondromalacia, which have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• If the osteochondritis dissecans is bilateral or affects the left wrist, a different code will be required.