Rotator Cuff Tendinitis ICD-10-CM Codes

Which rotator cuff tendinitis are billable?

Yes. All the aforementioned rotator cuff tendinitis-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

The rotator cuff is a group made up of four tendons in the shoulder. Their function is to reinforce the strength of the shoulder and stabilize it, as well as control its rotation and elevation. This allows us to perform certain things with our arms, such as lifting and reaching for things.

If a rotator cuff gets overused, it can lead to rotator cuff tendinitis, which is the inflammation of the rotator cuff. This problem is common, especially with people who partake in strenuous activities, athletes, and professionals who must use their arms for manual labor (like construction work and inventory).

Our rotator cuffs also get worn down over time, so the older we get, the more prone we are to suffering rotator cuff tendinitis.

People with rotator cuff tendinitis will feel a radiating pain in their shoulder to their outer arm.

Synonyms include

• Bilateral rotator cuff tendinitis
• Tendinitis of left rotator cuff
• Tendinitis of right rotator cuff
• Tendinitis of rotator cuff tendon
• Inflammation of rotator cuff tendon