ICD Code M75.0

ICD code M75.0 is adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, commonly known as frozen shoulder, which refers to stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint that limits its range of motion.

1. Shoulder pain, particularly with overhead activities

2. Weakness in the shoulder, especially during abduction or external rotation

3. Limited range of motion in the shoulder joint

4. Positive impingement signs on physical examination (e.g., Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy test)

5. Tenderness over the supraspinatus tendon or greater tuberosity

6. Imaging findings (such as MRI or ultrasound) showing inflammation, thickening, or partial tearing of the rotator cuff tendons

7. Absence of complete rotator cuff tear or other significant shoulder pathology

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M75.0 include:

- 23410 – Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (e.g., rotator cuff) open; acute

- 23412 – Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (e.g., rotator cuff) open; chronic

- 23420 – Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)

- 29827 – Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

- 20610 – Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder)

- 97035 – Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; ultrasound

- 97110 – Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes

Always confirm CPT code selection based on specific clinical documentation and payer guidelines.

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