2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12.81
Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, shoulder
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M12.81
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, shoulder
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
M12.81 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, shoulder. 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 Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, shoulder
Non-specific codes like M12.81 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 oth specific arthropathies, nec, shoulder:
Use M12.811 for Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE
Use M12.812 for Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE
Use M12.819 for Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Arthropathy - See Also: Arthritis; - M12.9
- - specified form NEC - M12.80
- - shoulder - M12.81
- - specified form NEC - M12.80
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.