What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder impingement?

The ICD-10 code for right shoulder impingement is M75.41. It is used when clinical and imaging findings confirm impingement in the right shoulder.

How do you code left shoulder impingement?

Left shoulder impingement is coded as M75.42 in ICD-10. Ensure documentation includes specific tests and imaging findings to support this diagnosis.

ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Impingement(M75.41, M25.511, M25.512)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for shoulder impingement, including right and left shoulder codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Impingement SyndromeSubacromial Impingement

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Shoulder Impingement

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
M75.41	Impingement syndrome of right shoulder	Use when clinical and imaging findings confirm right shoulder impingement.	Positive Hawkins test Positive Neer's sign Imaging showing reduced acromiohumeral distance
M75.42	Impingement syndrome of left shoulder	Use when clinical and imaging findings confirm left shoulder impingement.	Positive Hawkins test Positive Neer's sign Imaging showing reduced acromiohumeral distance

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

M75.41Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Adhesive capsulitis of shoulderM75.01

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Shoulder Impingement.

Documenting only 'shoulder pain' without specific findings.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of clinical findings., Use templates to guide comprehensive documentation.

Using M25.511 instead of M75.41 when impingement is confirmed.

Impact

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

Mitigation

Document specific signs like positive Hawkins test to justify M75.41.

Unspecified laterality

Impact

Using M75.40 without specifying laterality can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Always specify laterality when documenting shoulder impingement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M75.41.

Primary Code

M75.41

Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

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ICD-10 Coding for Shoulder Impingement(M75.41, M25.511, M25.512)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right shoulder impingement?

How do you code left shoulder impingement?

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