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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Instability

ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Instability

M24.211
M24.212

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

Also Known as:
Glenohumeral Instability
Shoulder Laxity
Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Instability

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Instability

Use ICD-10 code M24.211 for recurrent dislocation, right shoulder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Recurrent dislocation, right shoulder

Billable Code
M24.211
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recurrent episodes of shoulder dislocation or subluxation.

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent anterior instability of right shoulder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified coding.

Recurrent dislocation, left shoulder

Billable Code
M24.212
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recurrent episodes of shoulder dislocation or subluxation.

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent anterior instability of left shoulder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M75.42

Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Use if impingement is present alongside instability.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for recurrent instability of the left shoulder is M24.212. This code is used when documenting recurrent dislocations or subluxations without acute dislocation.

How do you code shoulder instability?

Shoulder instability is coded using M24.21- series, specifying laterality. For example, M24.211 for right shoulder and M24.212 for left shoulder.

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