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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lateral Epicondylitis

ICD-10 Coding for Lateral Epicondylitis

M77.11
M77.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lateral epicondylitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lateral Epicondylitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lateral Epicondylitis

Use ICD-10 code M77.11 for lateral epicondylitis, right elbow, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

Billable Code
M77.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of lateral elbow pain with positive provocation tests
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of laterality and clinical findings

Applicable To

  • • Right lateral elbow tendinopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.

Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow

Billable Code
M77.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of lateral elbow pain with positive provocation tests
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of laterality and clinical findings

Applicable To

  • • Left lateral elbow tendinopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.521

Pain in right elbow

Use if pain is present but not directly related to epicondylitis.

M25.522

Pain in left elbow

Use if pain is present but not directly related to epicondylitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right lateral epicondylitis?

The ICD-10 code for right lateral epicondylitis is M77.11. It is used when the diagnosis is confirmed for the right elbow.

How do you code left lateral epicondylitis?

Left lateral epicondylitis is coded as M77.12 in ICD-10. Ensure documentation specifies laterality and clinical findings.

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