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ICD-10 Coding for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder(M75.01)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Frozen ShoulderShoulder Stiffness

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder

M75.0-M75.9Primary Range

Shoulder lesions

This range includes codes for various shoulder lesions, with M75.01 specifically for adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for adhesive capsulitis right shoulder

Essential facts and insights about Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder

The ICD-10 code for adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder is M75.01, used for global ROM restriction with pain and symptom duration of at least 3 months.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for adhesive capsulitis right shoulder

Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of global ROM restriction and pain

documentation Criteria

  • Documented ROM measurements and symptom duration

Applicable To

  • Frozen shoulder of right shoulder

Excludes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Global loss of passive ROM in ≥3 planes
  • Pain at extremes of motion
  • ≥3 months symptom duration

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding general shoulder pain instead of adhesive capsulitis
  • Failing to document specific ROM limitations

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation includes specific ROM measurements and duration of symptoms.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Adhesive capsulitis of unspecified shoulder

M75.00
Use when laterality is not specified or unknown.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Pain in right shoulder

M25.512
Use M25.512 when there is shoulder pain without significant ROM limitation.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code M75.01.

Impact

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

Mitigation Strategy

Include specific ROM limitations., Document symptom duration.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data reporting.

Mitigation Strategy

Use M75.01 when ROM limitation is documented.

Impact

Lack of specific ROM documentation may trigger audits.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure detailed ROM measurements are included in patient records.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Adhesive Capsulitis of the Right Shoulder. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Orthopedic Evaluation

Specialty: Orthopedics

Required Elements

  • ROM measurements
  • Pain assessment
  • Symptom duration

Example Documentation

Right shoulder passive ROM: Flexion 90°, Abduction 80°, ER 20°. Pain 7/10 at end-range. Symptoms persist despite 12 weeks PT.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Right shoulder pain
Good Documentation Example
Right shoulder global passive ROM limitation: flexion 90°, abduction 80°, external rotation 15° (vs 160°/150°/60° contralateral). Pain 7/10 at end-range. Symptoms persist despite 12 weeks PT.
Explanation
The good example provides specific ROM measurements and symptom duration, which are necessary for accurate coding.

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