2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M75.111Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M75

ICD-10-CM M75.111
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M75.111 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Orthopedics medical specialties to designate conditions such selected shoulder conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M75.111
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Short Description
Incomplete rotatr-cuff tear/ruptr of r shoulder, not trauma
Parent Code
Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumatic

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM75Shoulder lesions
This CodeM75.111Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral disorder of tendon of shoulders
  • Bilateral nontraumatic rotator cuff rupture
  • Disorder of bilateral rotator cuffs
  • Nontraumatic partial bilateral rotator cuff rupture
  • Nontraumatic partial rotator cuff rupture
  • Nontraumatic partial rupture of left rotator cuff
  • Nontraumatic partial rupture of right rotator cuff
  • Nontraumatic rotator cuff tear
  • Nontraumatic rupture of rotator cuff of left shoulder
  • Nontraumatic rupture of rotator cuff of right shoulder
  • Nontraumatic rupture of tendon of bilateral shoulders
  • Nontraumatic rupture of tendon of left shoulder
  • Nontraumatic rupture of tendon of right shoulder
  • Nontraumatic rupture of tendon of shoulder region
  • Partial thickness rotator cuff tear

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M75.111: its own notes plus those printed at M75.1, M75, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From M75.1 Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic applies to 9 codes
  • tear of rotator cuff, traumatic (S46.01-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From M75 Shoulder lesions applies to 30 codes
  • shoulder-hand syndrome (M89.0-)
From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M75.111, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M75.111: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • S43.42 Sprain of rotator cuff capsule
    rotator cuff syndrome (complete) (incomplete), not specified as traumatic (M75.1-) names M75.1-, which includes this code
  • M65.2 Calcific tendinitis
    tendinitis as classified in M75-M77 names M75-M77, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M75.111: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M66 Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon
    rotator cuff syndrome (M75.1-) names M75.1-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS009
Tendon and synovial disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Your rotator cuff is part of your shoulder joint. It's a group of muscles and tendons that holds the top part of your upper arm bone firmly in your shoulder socket. The rotator cuff keeps your shoulder stable when you move your arm in any direction.

The full article covers:

  • What is a rotator cuff?
  • What are rotator cuff injuries?
  • Who is more likely to develop a rotator cuff injury?
  • What are the symptoms of rotator cuff injuries?
  • How are rotator cuff injuries diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for rotator cuff injuries?
  • When should I see a health care provider for shoulder pain?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert M75.111 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
726.13 Partial tear rotatr cuff
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M75.111Overview

Is M75.111 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does M75.111 group to?

When incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8873 to 1.4883 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can M75.111 be reported with a code from S46.01?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M75.1, which applies to M75.111, lists "tear of rotator cuff, traumatic (S46.01-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M75.111?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic converts to ICD-9-CM 726.13 (partial tear rotatr cuff). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.