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ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis(M67.814, M25.512, M67.81)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Left Shoulder TendinitisRotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Other specified disorders of tendon, left shoulder
M67.814Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Partial rotator cuff tear, left shoulderM75.112

Use when imaging confirms a partial tear.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Ambiguity in treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use templates that prompt for laterality.

Confusing tendinitis with tears

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data reporting.

Mitigation

Verify imaging reports to confirm absence of tear.

Incorrect code selection

Impact

Using tear codes for tendinitis cases.

Mitigation

Regular training on code differentiation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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