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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tendinitis

ICD-10 Coding for Tendinitis

M76.6
M65.3

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

Also Known as:
Tendonitis
Tendinopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tendinitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tendinitis

Use ICD-10 code M76.6 for achilles tendinitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Achilles tendinitis

Non-Billable
M76.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of localized pain and positive arc sign
coding:
  • • Specify laterality and confirm absence of rupture

Applicable To

  • • Achilles tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified coding.

Rotator cuff tendinitis

Non-Billable
M65.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Painful arc (70-120° abduction)
  • • Weakness in Hawkins-Kennedy test
  • • Tenderness over greater tuberosity

Applicable To

  • • Rotator cuff tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific tests and imaging findings to support diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.611

Presence of right shoulder joint implant

Use when there is a shoulder joint implant affecting mobility.

Z89.4

Acquired absence of limb affecting mobility

Use when limb absence affects treatment or mobility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Achilles tendinitis?

The ICD-10 code for Achilles tendinitis is M76.6, which specifies inflammation of the Achilles tendon.

How do you code rotator cuff tendinitis?

Rotator cuff tendinitis is coded as M65.3 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of specific clinical findings like painful arc and positive Hawkins-Kennedy test.

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