Patient presents with signs and symptoms suggestive of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the [Specify joint: e.g., right knee].  Onset of symptoms began approximately [Timeframe] ago and include [List symptoms: e.g., increasing pain, swelling, erythema, warmth, decreased range of motion, fever, chills].  Patient reports [Pertinent history related to the prosthetic joint: e.g., date of original arthroplasty, prior revisions, recent trauma, previous infections].  Physical examination reveals [Specific findings: e.g., tenderness to palpation around the prosthesis, joint effusion, limited mobility, sinus tract formation].  Laboratory studies ordered include erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and joint aspiration for synovial fluid analysis and culture.  Differential diagnosis includes aseptic loosening, periprosthetic fracture, crystalline arthropathy, and bursitis.  Pre-operative antibiotics initiated with [Antibiotic name and dosage].  The patient's clinical presentation, laboratory markers, and risk factors are concerning for prosthetic joint infection.  Surgical intervention, such as debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR), one-stage revision, or two-stage revision arthroplasty, is being considered and discussed with the patient.  Risks and benefits of each procedure were explained.  Patient will return for follow-up and further evaluation in [Timeframe].  ICD-10 code T84.5- [Specify laterality and site] is considered, pending culture results and definitive diagnosis.  CPT codes for procedures performed will be documented upon completion of surgical intervention.  Plan to consult with infectious disease specialist for further management recommendations.  Continued monitoring of inflammatory markers and clinical response to treatment will be performed.