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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tendinopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Tendinopathy

M75.8
M76.6

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tendinopathy

Use ICD-10 code M75.8 for other shoulder lesions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other shoulder lesions

Non-Billable
M75.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Imaging shows partial thickness tear <50% width.

Applicable To

  • • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports the diagnosis of tendinopathy.

Achilles tendinitis

Non-Billable
M76.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Tendon thickness >7mm + >3 neovascular zones on power Doppler

Applicable To

  • • Achilles tendinopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging findings clearly to support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.00

Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

Use for routine exams where tendinopathy is incidentally found.

M77.9

Enthesopathy, unspecified

Use for related enthesopathy findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rotator cuff tendinopathy?

The ICD-10 code for rotator cuff tendinopathy is M75.8, which covers other shoulder lesions confirmed by imaging.

How is Achilles tendinopathy coded in ICD-10?

Achilles tendinopathy is coded as M76.6 in ICD-10, requiring imaging confirmation of tendon thickening.

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