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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Tennis Elbow

ICD-10 Coding for Right Tennis Elbow

M77.11

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Tennis Elbow

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 over the lateral epicondyle
  • • Positive Cozen's test
documentation:
  • • Documented imaging findings supporting diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Right tennis elbow

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified code usage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.83

Long-term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)

Use when patient is on long-term NSAID therapy for pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right tennis elbow?

The ICD-10 code for right tennis elbow is M77.11, which specifies lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow.

How do you document right tennis elbow?

Document right tennis elbow by specifying laterality, pain location, and positive test results like Cozen's test, along with imaging findings.

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