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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rotator Cuff Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Rotator Cuff Injury

S46.011A
M75.121

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

Also Known as:
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Tendon Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rotator Cuff Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rotator Cuff Injury

Use ICD-10 code S46.011A for strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter

Billable Code
S46.011A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute traumatic event leading to shoulder pain
documentation:
  • • MRI findings consistent with acute tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic rotator cuff tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the documentation clearly states the traumatic nature of the injury.

Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

Billable Code
M75.121
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative rotator cuff tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports degenerative nature of the tear.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W18.XXXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the injury.

M54.5

Chronic shoulder pain

Use to document associated chronic pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a traumatic rotator cuff tear?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic rotator cuff tear is S46.011A, which specifies a strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of the right shoulder, initial encounter.

How do you code a non-traumatic rotator cuff tear?

For a non-traumatic rotator cuff tear, use ICD-10 code M75.121, which indicates a complete tear or rupture of the right shoulder not specified as traumatic.

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