icd 10 code for bilateral rotator cuff syndrome

by Dr. Jaleel Reilly DVM 5 min read

Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M75. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the treatment for rotator cuff syndrome?

Rotator Cuff Syndrome Treatment. The treatment for rotator cuff syndrome is aimed in managing the presenting symptoms. In the acute phase of the disease condition, the following care is provided to clients: NSAIDs or anti-inflammatory drugs are essential in reducing the swelling and pain.

What are symptoms of rotator cuff syndrome?

  • an arc of shoulder pain or clicking when your arm is at shoulder height or when your arm is overhead.
  • Shoulder pain can extend from the top of your shoulder to your elbow.
  • Shoulder pain when lying on your sore shoulder.
  • Shoulder pain at rest (with more severe rotator cuff injuries).
  • Shoulder muscle weakness or pain when attempting to reach or lift.

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What are the symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis?

You also might notice:

  • Swelling and tenderness in the front of your shoulder
  • A “clicking” in your shoulder when you raise your arms over your head
  • Loss of strength or range of motion
  • Joint stiffness

What is rotator cuff syndrome?

The term rotator cuff syndrome encompasses a variety of shoulder problems, including minor strain injuries, partial tendon or muscle tears, complete tears, or even the loss of shoulder function.

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What is a rotator cuff syndrome?

Rotator cuff syndrome (RCS) describes any injury or degenerative condition affecting the rotator cuff. This includes subacromial impingement syndrome and bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

What is the diagnosis code for rotator cuff syndrome?

A traumatic rotator cuff diagnosis is defined as an injury of the rotator cuff ligaments, muscles, and tendons and maps to rotator cuff sprain/strain and/or tear/rupture. ICD-10 codes S46. 011A (right shoulder) and S46. 012A (left shoulder) are for strain/tear/rupture OR S43.

What is diagnosis code M75 121?

ICD-10 code M75. 121 for Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is the ICD-10 for bilateral?

H92. 03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H92. 03 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder rotator cuff arthropathy?

M12. 519 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M12. 519 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 CM code for right rotator cuff tear?

Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic. M75. 121 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M75.

What kind of code is M75 51?

Bursitis of right shoulderM75. 51 - Bursitis of right shoulder. ICD-10-CM.

What is diagnosis code S43 431A?

S43. 431A Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, init - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder pain?

511 – Pain in Right Shoulder. Code M25. 511 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in Right Shoulder.

What is the guideline on how do you code a bilateral condition?

B. General Coding Guidelines, 13. Laterality (second paragraph): When a patient has a bilateral condition and each side is treated during separate encounters, assign the “bilateral” code (as the condition still exists on both sides), including for the encounter to treat the first side.

How is a bilateral condition code if no bilateral code is provided?

If no bilateral code is provided and the condition is bilateral, assign separate codes for both the left and right side. If the side is not identified in the medical record, assign the code for the unspecified side.

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral osteoarthritis?

M17. 0 - Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee | ICD-10-CM.