What is the ICD-10 code for biceps tendinitis?

The ICD-10 code for biceps tendinitis is M75.21 for the right shoulder and M75.22 for the left shoulder.

How is biceps tendinitis diagnosed?

Biceps tendinitis is diagnosed through clinical examination, including tests like Speed’s and Yergason’s, and confirmed with imaging such as MRI.

ICD-10 Coding for Biceps Tendinitis(M75.21, M75.0, M75.1)

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Comprehensive guide for ICD-10 coding and documentation of biceps tendinitis, including laterality, clinical validation, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Bicipital TendinitisLong Head of Biceps Tendinitis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Biceps Tendinitis

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.	Localized tenderness in the bicipital groove Positive Speed’s or Yergason’s test Imaging confirmation of tendon inflammation
M75.22	Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder	Use when documentation specifies left shoulder involvement with clinical and imaging confirmation.	Localized tenderness in the bicipital groove Positive Speed’s or Yergason’s test Imaging confirmation of tendon inflammation
M75.20	Bicipital tendinitis, unspecified shoulder	Use only when laterality is not specified in the documentation.	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

Adhesive capsulitis of shoulderM75.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Biceps Tendinitis.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Financial: Potential for denied claims

Mitigation

Always document laterality in clinical notes, Cross-check imaging reports for laterality

Using unspecified code M75.20

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement rates, Compliance: Non-compliance with specificity requirements, Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data

Mitigation

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

Laterality documentation

Impact

Failure to document laterality can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory laterality fields in EHR templates.

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 Biceps Tendinitis(M75.21, M75.0, M75.1)

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