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ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Tendinitis(M75.22, M25.512, M75.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for left shoulder tendinitis, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and clinical validation criteria.

Also known as:
Left Shoulder TendonitisBicipital Tendinitis of Left Shoulder
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Shoulder Tendinitis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder
M75.22Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Impingement syndrome of shoulderM75.42

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Shoulder Tendinitis.

Omitting laterality in documentation.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always include laterality in diagnosis., Use templates that prompt for laterality.

Using M25.512 for shoulder pain when tendinitis is confirmed.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 specificity requirements., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient records.

Mitigation

Use M75.22 when bicipital tendinitis is diagnosed.

Specificity of diagnosis

Impact

Audits may target non-specific coding of shoulder conditions.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation and correct code selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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