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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Lateral Epicondylitis

ICD-10 Coding for Right Lateral Epicondylitis

M77.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right 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 Right Lateral Epicondylitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right 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 tenderness and positive provocation tests specific to the right elbow.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'right elbow' in the clinical notes.

Applicable To

  • • Tennis elbow of right elbow

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented in at least three sections of the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.521

Pain in right elbow

Use to document associated symptoms like elbow pain.

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 condition specifically affects the right elbow.

How is right lateral epicondylitis documented?

Documentation should include laterality, specific tests like Cozen's or Mill's, and any imaging results confirming the diagnosis.

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