2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M75.42Impingement syndrome of left shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M75

ICD-10-CM M75.42
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M75.42 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for impingement syndrome of left shoulder. 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 Other specified connective tissue disease.

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

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M75.42
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Short Description
Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M75.4
Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM75Shoulder lesions
This CodeM75.42Impingement syndrome of left shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral arthritis of glenohumeral joints
  • Bilateral impingement syndrome of shoulders
  • Impingement syndrome of left shoulder region
  • Impingement syndrome of right shoulder region
  • Internal impingement of bilateral shoulders
  • Internal impingement of left shoulder
  • Internal impingement of right shoulder
  • Subcoracoid impingement of bilateral shoulder regions
  • Subcoracoid impingement of left shoulder region
  • Subcoracoid impingement of right shoulder region
  • Subcoracoid impingement of shoulder region

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M75.42: its own notes plus those printed at M75 and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

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 M75.42, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M75.42: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • M65.2 Calcific tendinitis
    tendinitis as classified in M75-M77 names M75-M77, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS025
Other specified connective tissue disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert M75.42 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
726.2 Shoulder region dis NEC
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 M75.42Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for impingement syndrome of left shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for impingement syndrome of left shoulder is M75.42 (sometimes written as M7542). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is M75.42 (Impingement syndrome of shoulder) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report impingement syndrome of left shoulder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does M75.42 group to?

When impingement syndrome of left shoulder 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.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M75.42?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, impingement syndrome of left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 726.2 (shoulder region dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.