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

ICD-10 Coding for Rotator Cuff Rupture

S46.011A
M75.121

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for rotator cuff rupture 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 Rupture

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

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 injury mechanism
documentation:
  • • Documentation of right shoulder involvement

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic tear of right rotator cuff

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies traumatic nature and laterality.

Non-traumatic complete tear of rotator cuff of right shoulder

Billable Code
M75.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing degenerative changes
  • • No recent trauma documented

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative tear of right rotator cuff

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies degenerative nature and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up care after surgical repair of rotator cuff.

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 for the right shoulder, initial encounter.

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

Use M75.121 for a non-traumatic complete tear of the right rotator cuff, indicating a degenerative condition.

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