ICD Code M75.120

ICD code M75.120 is a complete tear or rupture of the rotator cuff in an unspecified shoulder, and it is not specified whether the injury was caused by trauma.

1. Patient presents with shoulder pain and/or weakness.

2. Clinical evaluation reveals limited range of motion in the shoulder.

3. Imaging studies (such as MRI or ultrasound) confirm a complete tear or rupture of the rotator cuff.

4. The affected shoulder cannot be specifically identified as right or left.

5. The tear or rupture is not documented as resulting from a traumatic event.

6. Diagnosis is not further specified regarding the chronicity or acuity of the condition.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code M75.120 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

- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited

- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive

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