M25.519 – Pain in unspecified shoulder

M25.519 Diagnosis Code: Pain in unspecified shoulder

The M25.519 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) used to specify pain in unspecified shoulder. This ICD code refers to pain in either shoulder of the patient, and this pain can either be unilateral or bilateral.

Unilateral or bilateral shoulder pain is usually caused by activities that require a lot of physical activity, especially shoulder movement. Comprehensive examinations including physical examination techniques and imaging tests are required to properly determine and diagnose the specific problem so that it can be treated and managed accordingly.

Is the M25.519 billable?

The M25.519 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that healthcare providers/professionals can use to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

M25.519 Clinical Information

Pain in an unspecified shoulder could be in either shoulder of the patient. The patient’s shoulder pain can be unilateral or bilateral, and these could be caused by a variety of reasons, most of which have to do with engaging in physically strenuous activities, especially if they require a lot of shoulder movement.

Shoulder pain is not limited to just recreational or sporting activities. it can be caused by work, specifically manual labor like lifting objects and using tools that require a lot of shoulder movement.

Shoulder pain, if it isn’t adverse, can be treated by simply resting, using an ice compress, and/or taking medicine. If these don’t work, it’s best for the patient to undergo a comprehensive examination and imaging tests to pinpoint the specific problem and cause. These evaluations can help determine what needs to be done in order to treat the condition.

M25.519 synonyms include

• Shoulder joint pain
• Shoulder joint painful on movement
• Shoulder joint - painful arc
• Tenderness of shoulder joint
• Pain of shoulder girdle

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for shoulder pain:

• M25.51 - Pain in shoulder
• M25.511 - Pain in right shoulder
• M25.512 - Pain in left shoulder
• R29.898 - Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
• S46.911 - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm
• S46.911A - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter
• S46.911D - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
• S46.911S - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, sequela
• S46.912 - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm
• S46.912A - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left, initial encounter
• S46.912D - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
• S46.912S - Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, sequela