2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M75.51

Bursitis of right shoulder

ICD-10-CM Code:
M75.51
ICD-10 Code for:
Bursitis of right shoulder
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Other soft tissue disorders
      (M70-M79)
      • Shoulder lesions
        (M75)

M75.51 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of bursitis of right shoulder. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The code is commonly used in orthopedics medical specialties to specify clinical concepts such as selected shoulder conditions.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Bilateral bursitis of shoulders
  • Bilateral scapulothoracic bursitis of shoulders
  • Bilateral shoulder bursa disorder
  • Bilateral shoulder bursa disorder
  • Bilateral subacromial bursitis of shoulders
  • Bursa disorder of left shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of left shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of right shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of right shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of right shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of right shoulder region
  • Bursa disorder of right shoulder region
  • Bursitis of left shoulder
  • Bursitis of left shoulder
  • Bursitis of right shoulder
  • Bursitis of right shoulder
  • Bursitis of right shoulder
  • Scapulothoracic bursitis
  • Scapulothoracic bursitis
  • Scapulothoracic bursitis of left shoulder
  • Scapulothoracic bursitis of right shoulder
  • Scapulothoracic bursitis of right shoulder
  • Subacromial bursitis
  • Subacromial bursitis
  • Subacromial bursitis of left shoulder
  • Subacromial bursitis of right shoulder
  • Subacromial bursitis of right shoulder
  • Subdeltoid bursitis
  • Subdeltoid bursitis of right shoulder

Clinical Classification

Convert M75.51 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 726.10 - Rotator cuff synd NOS
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Bursitis

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes inflamed. People get bursitis by overusing a joint. It can also be caused by an injury. It usually occurs at the knee or elbow. Kneeling or leaning your elbows on a hard surface for a long time can make bursitis start. Doing the same kinds of movements every day or putting stress on joints increases your risk.

Symptoms of bursitis include pain and swelling. Your doctor will diagnose bursitis with a physical exam and tests such as x-rays and MRIs. He or she may also take fluid from the swollen area to be sure the problem isn't an infection.

Treatment of bursitis includes rest, pain medicines, or ice. If there is no improvement, your doctor may inject a drug into the area around the swollen bursa. If the joint still does not improve after 6 to 12 months, you may need surgery to repair damage and relieve pressure on the bursa.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. To remain in a stable or normal position, the shoulder must be anchored by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Because your shoulder can be unstable, it can be easily injured. Common problems include:

  • Sprains and strains
  • Dislocations
  • Separations
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Torn rotator cuffs
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Arthritis

Health care providers diagnose shoulder problems by using your medical history, a physical exam, and imaging tests.

Often, the first treatment for shoulder problems is RICE. This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Other treatments include exercise and medicines to reduce pain and swelling. If those don't work, you may need surgery.

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.