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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Muscle Strain

ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Muscle Strain

S46.011A
S46.012A

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

Also Known as:
Rotator Cuff Strain
Shoulder Tendon Strain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Muscle Strain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Muscle Strain

Use ICD-10 code S46.011A for strain of right rotator cuff muscles/tendons, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of right rotator cuff muscles/tendons, initial encounter

Billable Code
S46.011A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute pain following a specific injury mechanism
documentation:
  • • Documented laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute strain of right rotator cuff

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.

Strain of left rotator cuff muscles/tendons, initial encounter

Billable Code
S46.012A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute strain of left rotator cuff

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S41.001A

Open wound of right shoulder

Use when there is an associated open wound with the strain.

S41.002A

Open wound of left shoulder

Use when there is an associated open wound with the strain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder muscle strain?

The ICD-10 code for right shoulder muscle strain is S46.011A, used for initial encounters of acute strains.

How do you code a left shoulder muscle strain?

For a left shoulder muscle strain, use ICD-10 code S46.012A for initial encounters.

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