Effusion of joint

Definition

Increased intra-articular fluid secondary to trauma and/or other acquired conditions not detailed in other codes.

Inclusions

• hydrarthrosis

Exclusions

• hydrarthrosis of yaws (1C1D.2)

3 subordinate codes

• FA36.0Effusion of joint containing blood
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain specified joint disorders or deformities of limbs

• FA30Acquired deformities of fingers or toes
• FA31Other acquired deformities of limbs
• FA32Disorders of patella
• FA33Internal derangement of knee
• FA34Certain specified joint derangements
• FA35Wear of articular bearing surface of joint prosthesis
• FA37Certain joint disorders, not elsewhere classified
• FA38Arthropathy in diseases classified elsewhere