ICD Code M77.12

ICD code M77.12 is lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow, commonly known as "tennis elbow," which refers to inflammation or pain on the outer part of the left elbow.

1. Presence of pain and tenderness over the lateral aspect of the left elbow

2. History of repetitive wrist extension or forearm supination activities

3. Pain worsened by gripping or lifting objects

4. Decreased grip strength in the affected arm

5. Localized swelling or mild inflammation over the lateral epicondyle

6. Pain reproduced with resisted wrist extension or passive wrist flexion

7. Absence of trauma or systemic inflammatory conditions affecting the elbow

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code M77.12 include:

20550, 20551, 20605, 20610, 97010, 97014, 97035, 97110, 97112, 97140, 97530, 97750, 99202-99215

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