ICD-10 Code M00.052 – Staphylococcal arthritis, left hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M00.052 – Staphylococcal arthritis, left hip
What it is
M00.052 identifies a staphylococcal infection causing arthritis in the left hip joint. Use it when documentation clearly states the organism and the affected side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a painful, swollen, and limited left hip joint, often with acute onset. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for confirmed septic arthritis due to Staphylococcus.
When to use this code
Use M00.052 when the provider documents staphylococcal arthritis or septic arthritis of the left hip and names Staphylococcus as the cause. It may appear in inpatient, emergency, or specialty notes when the left hip is specifically involved. If the organism or laterality is not stated, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for arthritis of another joint, unspecified hip laterality, or noninfectious inflammatory arthritis. If the record does not confirm Staphylococcus, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the organism and laterality exactly as documented; if either is missing, query the provider before assigning M00.052.