What is the ICD-10 code for bicep tendonitis?

The ICD-10 code for bicep tendonitis in the right shoulder is M75.21, and for the left shoulder, it is M75.22. Use M75.20 if laterality is unspecified.

How do you document bicep tendonitis?

Document bicep tendonitis by specifying laterality, anatomical location, and clinical findings such as positive Speed’s test and imaging results.

ICD-10 Coding for Bicep Tendonitis(M75.21, M66.8, M75.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for bicep tendonitis, including documentation requirements, clinical validation, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Bicipital TendinitisLong Head Biceps Tendinopathy

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Bicep Tendonitis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M75.21	Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder	Use when documentation specifies right shoulder involvement with clinical and imaging confirmation.	Tenderness to palpation over bicipital groove right shoulder Positive Speed’s test MRI shows fluid distension of biceps tendon sheath
M75.22	Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder	Use when documentation specifies left shoulder involvement with clinical and imaging confirmation.	Tenderness to palpation over bicipital groove left shoulder Positive Speed’s test MRI shows fluid distension of biceps tendon sheath
M75.20	Bicipital tendinitis, unspecified shoulder	Use only when laterality is not documented.	General shoulder pain without specified laterality

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder

M75.21Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Rotator cuff tear or ruptureM75.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Bicep Tendonitis.

Failing to document laterality

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis and treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Always include laterality in clinical documentation, Use templates that prompt for laterality

Using unspecified codes when laterality is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding specificity requirements., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies laterality to use M75.21 or M75.22.

Unspecified Codes

Impact

Use of unspecified codes when laterality is documented.

Mitigation

Ensure all clinical documentation specifies laterality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M75.21.

Primary Code

M75.21

Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder

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ICD-10 Coding for Bicep Tendonitis(M75.21, M66.8, M75.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bicep tendonitis?

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