Shoulder lesions (M75) ICD-10-CM
The M75 code range covers shoulder lesions with 42 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 30 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
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Codes in the M75 Range 42 codes · 30 billable
- M75 Shoulder lesionsNon-billable
- M75.0 Adhesive capsulitis of shoulderNon-billable
- M75.00 Adhesive capsulitis of unspecified shoulder
- M75.01 Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
- M75.02 Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
- M75.1 Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumaticNon-billable
- M75.10 Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumaticNon-billable
- M75.100 Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.101 Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.102 Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.11 Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumaticNon-billable
- M75.110 Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.111 Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.112 Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.12 Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumaticNon-billable
- M75.120 Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.121 Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.122 Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75.2 Bicipital tendinitisNon-billable
- M75.20 Bicipital tendinitis, unspecified shoulder
- M75.21 Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
- M75.22 Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder
- M75.3 Calcific tendinitis of shoulderNon-billable
- M75.30 Calcific tendinitis of unspecified shoulder
- M75.31 Calcific tendinitis of right shoulder
- M75.32 Calcific tendinitis of left shoulder
- M75.4 Impingement syndrome of shoulderNon-billable
- M75.40 Impingement syndrome of unspecified shoulder
- M75.41 Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M75.42 Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
- M75.5 Bursitis of shoulderNon-billable
- M75.50 Bursitis of unspecified shoulder
- M75.51 Bursitis of right shoulder
- M75.52 Bursitis of left shoulder
- M75.8 Other shoulder lesionsNon-billable
- M75.80 Other shoulder lesions, unspecified shoulder
- M75.81 Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder
- M75.82 Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder
- M75.9 Shoulder lesion, unspecifiedNon-billable
- M75.90 Shoulder lesion, unspecified, unspecified shoulder
- M75.91 Shoulder lesion, unspecified, right shoulder
- M75.92 Shoulder lesion, unspecified, left shoulder
About the M75 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section M75 is specifically used to identify and classify various shoulder lesions, covering conditions such as adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, bursitis, and impingement syndrome. These codes help precisely document shoulder problems affecting different sides of the body.
The range of M75 codes includes detailed subcategories like M75.0 for adhesive capsulitis (also known as frozen shoulder or secondary adhesive capsulitis), and specific codes for right (M75.01) and left shoulder involvement (M75.02). Rotator cuff tears, whether partial (incomplete) or full thickness, receive dedicated codes such as M75.10–M75.12, with distinctions for trauma and laterality. Bicipital tendinitis (often called biceps tendinitis, M75.2), calcific tendinitis (M75.3), impingement syndrome (M75.4), and shoulder bursitis (M75.5) also have specific codes for clearer identification. The inclusion of common synonyms in these descriptions helps coders use the ICD-10 code for conditions often referred to by alternate names, ensuring accurate clinical documentation and coding for shoulder disorders.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M75 range?
Of the 42 codes in this range, 30 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M75 range classify?
The range classifies shoulder lesions. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
