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Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M75

Shoulder lesions

ICD-10-CM Code:
M75
ICD-10 Code for:
Shoulder lesions
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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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 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of shoulder lesions. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Shoulder lesions

Non-specific codes like M75 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for shoulder lesions:

  • M75.0 for Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.00 for Adhesive capsulitis of unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.01 for Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.02 for Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.1 for Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.10 for Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.11 for Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumatic - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.12 for Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumatic - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.2 for Bicipital tendinitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.20 for Bicipital tendinitis, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.21 for Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.22 for Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.3 for Calcific tendinitis of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.30 for Calcific tendinitis of unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.31 for Calcific tendinitis of right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.32 for Calcific tendinitis of left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.4 for Impingement syndrome of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.40 for Impingement syndrome of unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.41 for Impingement syndrome of right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.42 for Impingement syndrome of left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.5 for Bursitis of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.50 for Bursitis of unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.51 for Bursitis of right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.52 for Bursitis of left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.8 for Other shoulder lesions - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.80 for Other shoulder lesions, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.81 for Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.82 for Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M75.9 for Shoulder lesion, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.90 for Shoulder lesion, unspecified, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.91 for Shoulder lesion, unspecified, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M75.92 for Shoulder lesion, unspecified, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • shoulder-hand syndrome M89.0

Patient Education


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.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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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.