icd 10 code for full thickness tear supraspanatus muscle

by Dr. Otilia Feest 6 min read

The physician documents the injury diagnosis as a rotator cuff (supraspinatus) tear of the right shoulder. The physician, in the electronic medical record (EMR) appropriately selects ICD-10 code S46. 011A.

What does full thickness tear mean?

They can be classified according to their shape or rather their geometry 2:

  • crescentic
  • longitudinal: L-shaped or U-shaped
  • massive
  • Fosbury flop tear
  • cuff arthropathy

What is the definition of full thickness tear?

Surgical Management

  • Failed conservative management
  • Larger symptomatic full-thickness tears (1-1,5cm) as a result of the high rate of progression. ...
  • Acute large tears (>1 cm-1.5 cm) or
  • Young patients with full-thickness tears who have a significant risk for the development of irreparable rotator cuff changes

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What is a full thickness rotator cuff tear?

The report of rotator cuff tears, particularly if massive should include the following 1:

  • the lesion size – anteroposterior and mediolateral
  • description of tendon retraction e.g. ...
  • the tear pattern – crescent shape, longitudinal (L-shape / U-shape), massive
  • tendon delamination
  • the number and description of tendons involved
  • muscular atrophy assessed with the tangent sign or scapular ratio

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How do I know if I have a full thickness rotator cuff tear [updated]?

If the tear occurs with injury, you may experience acute pain, a snapping sensation, and immediate weakness of the arm. Front view (left) and overhead view (right) of the tendons that form the rotator cuff. The blue arrows indicate a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, the most common location for rotator cuff tears.

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What is a supraspinatus full thickness tear?

Full thickness tears are the complete disruption of the fibers of the supraspinatus muscle, and generally require a more aggressive treatment plan and surgery. These tendons have poor blood supply and will not heal themselves.

What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder supraspinatus tear?

ICD-10-CM Code for Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic M75. 121.

Is a supraspinatus tendon tear the same as a rotator cuff tear?

Definition/Description. A supraspinatus tear is a tear or rupture of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle. The supraspinatus is part of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. Most of the time it is accompanied with another rotator cuff muscle tear.

What is the ICD-10 code for subscapularis tear?

011A.

Is a full thickness tear a complete tear?

Partial tears: Also called incomplete tears, the damage experienced by the tendon does not sever it completely. Complete tears: More commonly referred to as a full-thickness tear, this injury entirely separates the tendon from the bone.

What is the ICD-10 code for left supraspinatus tear?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic M75. 102.

What causes a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon?

Supraspinatus tear can be caused by lifting something too heavy, falling on your arm, or dislocating your shoulder. However, host cases are the result of the tendon wearing down over time, which is known as a degenerative tear. You're more likely to be at risk of a supraspinatus tear if: you're over the age of 40.

What is a full thickness tear of the subscapularis tendon?

The medial wall of the biceps groove denotes the lateral aspect of the lesser tuberosity and, thus, the subscapularis tendon. Full thickness tears typically occur here, and progress inferiorly through the length of the tendon. With full thickness and complete tears, the tendon retracts medially.

Is the supraspinatus part of the rotator cuff?

The supraspinatus muscle is the only muscle of the rotator cuff that is not a rotator of the humerus. The infraspinatus is a powerful lateral rotator of the humerus. The tendon of this muscle is sometimes separated from the capsule of the glenohumeral joint by a bursa.

What is supraspinatus muscle?

Supraspinatus is the smallest of the 4 muscles which comprise the Rotator Cuff of the shoulder joint specifically in the supraspinatus fossa. It travels underneath the acromion.

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

Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic. M75. 120 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is a complete rotator cuff tear?

There are two kinds of rotator cuff tears. A partial tear is when one of the muscles that form the rotator cuff is frayed or damaged. The other is a complete tear. That one that goes all the way through the tendon or pulls the tendon off the bone.

What is the secondary code for Chapter 20?

Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.

What is the meaning of S93.-?

sprain of joints and ligaments of an kle and foot ( S93.-) Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level. Approximate Synonyms. Right ankle tendon strain. Right ankle tendon tear. Right foot muscle strain. Right foot tendon strain. Right foot tendon tear. Strain of muscle of right foot.

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