Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder

This code represents "frozen shoulder" affecting the right upper extremity. It is characterized by progressive pain and stiffness in the glenohumeral joint, leading to significant restriction of both active and passive range of motion, often without a clear precipitating injury. The condition involves inflammation and fibrosis of the joint capsule.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder. This diagnosis is typically made clinically based on characteristic symptoms and physical examination findings, such as global restriction of shoulder movement. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the diagnosis and laterality.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right" shoulder; otherwise, an unspecified laterality code or left shoulder code would be more appropriate.
• Distinguish from other shoulder conditions like rotator cuff tears (M75.1-) or impingement syndrome (M75.4-) which have different etiologies and presentations.
• Code only confirmed diagnoses; do not code based on symptoms alone if a definitive diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis has not been established.