Types of Tendonitis. The following are specific types of tendonitis with their corresponding ICD-9-CM code: • Tennis elbow (726.32) — causes pain on the outer side of the forearm near the elbow when the forearm is rotated. • Golfer’s elbow (726.32) — causes pain on the inner part of the elbow.
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 959.5 Finger injury Short description: Finger injury NOS. ICD-9-CM 959.5is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 959.5should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
• Tendonitis of the hip region (726.5) — includes tendonitis of the gluteal, psoas, and trochanteric tendons. Occasionally, the tendon sheath becomes scarred and narrowed in small joints (eg, fingers) and may cause the tendon to lock in one position. This is called trigger finger and is classified to code 727.03.
If the shoulder tendonitis is specified as adhesive, assign code 726.0. Calcifying or calcific tendonitis of the shoulder is classified to code 726.11. If the shoulder tendonitis is not further specified, assign code 726.10.
Code 726.72 includes tendonitis of the anterior and posterior tibia. • Tendonitis of the hip region (726.5) — includes tendonitis of the gluteal, psoas, and trochanteric tendons. Occasionally, the tendon sheath becomes scarred and narrowed in small joints (eg, fingers) and may cause the tendon to lock in one position.
However, most tendonitis cases are treated with rest and medication. Symptoms. Pain, tenderness, and mild swelling are common signs and symptoms of tendonitis.
The main goals of treating tendonitis are relieving pain and reducing inflammation, and most cases can be treated at home with rest, ice, or over-the-counter pain relievers, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.
Although tendonitis can occur anywhere in the body, it is most common around the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and heels. Tendonitis is caused by injury and overuse and may be severe enough to rupture and require surgical repair.