2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M75.51Bursitis of right shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M75

ICD-10-CM M75.51
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M75.51 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bursitis of right 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
M75.51
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bursitis of right shoulder
Short Description
Bursitis of right shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M75.5
Bursitis of shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM75Shoulder lesions
This CodeM75.51Bursitis of right shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M75.51: 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 M75.51, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M75.51: 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

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M75.51: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M70 Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
    bursitis of shoulder (M75.5) names M75.5, which includes this code
  • M71.5 Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified
    bursitis of shoulder (M75.5) names M75.5, 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

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.

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Convert M75.51 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
726.10 Rotator cuff synd NOS
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 M75.51Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for bursitis of right shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for bursitis of right shoulder is M75.51 (sometimes written as M7551). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is M75.51 (Bursitis of shoulder) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M75.51 group to?

When bursitis of right 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 M75.51?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, bursitis of right shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 726.10 (rotator cuff synd NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.