M75.121 – Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Understand the ICD-10-CM code M75.121, indicating a complete non-traumatic tear of the right shoulder's rotator cuff, its clinical implications, and more.
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M75.121 Diagnosis Code: Complete Rotator Cuff Tear or Rupture of Right Shoulder, Not Specified as Traumatic
- The ICD-10-CM code M75.121 denotes a complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of the right shoulder that is not specified as traumatic.
- This code is used to designate a medical diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shoulder's shallow socket.
- A rotator cuff tear or rupture occurs when one or more of these tendons are torn, resulting in shoulder pain and reduced mobility.
- A tear or rupture not specified as traumatic is likely caused by age-related wear and tear or degeneration.
Is M75.121 Billable?
Yes, M75.121 is a billable ICD-10-CM code. Billable codes are detailed enough to specify a medical diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. This code can be used for the year 2023 to submit HIPAA-covered transactions.
Clinical Information
- Rotator cuff tear or rupture typically presents as severe shoulder pain and may be accompanied by arm weakness.
- Patients may experience difficulty lifting objects, problems with overhead motions, and a cracking sensation when moving the shoulder.
- The condition can be diagnosed through physical examination, imaging tests such as MRI, ultrasound, or X-ray.
- Non-traumatic rotator cuff tears are often due to a wearing down of the tendon that occurs slowly over time, often related to aging.
- Treatment for this condition may include physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgical intervention, depending on the severity of the tear.
Synonyms Include
- Full thickness tear of right rotator cuff, nontraumatic
- Nontraumatic complete tear of right rotator cuff
- Right rotator cuff full thickness rupture
- Right shoulder rotator cuff complete tear
- Complete tear of right shoulder rotator cuff
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Shoulder Pain
- M75.111 - Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, traumatic
- M75.112 - Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, traumatic
- M75.21 - Bicipital tendinitis
- M75.40 - Adhesive capsulitis of unspecified shoulder
- M75.51 - Bursitis of right shoulder
- M75.52 - Bursitis of left shoulder
- M75.81 - Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder
- M75.82 - Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder
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Commonly asked questions
The symptoms typically include severe shoulder pain, difficulty lifting objects, and a cracking sensation when moving the shoulder.
Treatment options can vary from non-surgical interventions like physical therapy and steroid injections to surgical intervention, depending on the severity of the tear.
A traumatic rotator cuff tear occurs due to an injury or accident, whereas a non-traumatic tear is typically due to age-related wear and tear or degeneration.
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