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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Pain

M25.512
M75.42

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

Also Known as:
Pain in Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder Discomfort
left shoulder ache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Pain

Use ICD-10 code M25.512 for pain in left shoulder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left shoulder

Billable Code
M25.512
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Pain present without specific diagnosis
coding:
  • No specific injury or condition identified
documentation:
  • Detailed history and physical exam findings documented

Applicable To

  • • General shoulder pain without specific diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of a general pain code when no specific diagnosis is confirmed.

Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Billable Code
M75.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Shoulder impingement confirmed by clinical tests

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical tests are documented to support this diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.612

Presence of artificial shoulder joint

Use for patients with prosthetic shoulder components.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left shoulder pain is M25.512, used when no specific underlying cause is identified.

When should M25.512 be used instead of a specific diagnosis code?

Use M25.512 when shoulder pain is present without a specific diagnosis confirmed by clinical tests or imaging.

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