Other specified disorders of tendon, right shoulder

This code signifies a non-specific tendon disorder affecting the right shoulder that does not fit into more precise diagnostic categories. It encompasses various conditions such as tendinopathy, tenosynovitis, or other inflammatory or degenerative tendon issues when a more specific diagnosis is not documented.

Use this code when the physician's documentation clearly indicates a disorder of a tendon in the right shoulder, but a more specific ICD-10-CM code (e.g., rotator cuff tendinitis, bicipital tendinitis) cannot be assigned. This is appropriate for diagnoses like "right shoulder tendinopathy, unspecified" or "other right shoulder tendon irritation."

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right shoulder" to support laterality.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis, such as calcific tendinitis or a tear, is documented.
• Review the medical record for any additional details that might allow for a more precise tendon disorder code.