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Wiki Dx code needed-Can someone tell me

Thread starter coders_rock!
Start date Mar 7, 2012

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coders_rock!

Guest

Mar 7, 2012

#1

Can someone tell me what they know is the diagnosis code for complete rotator cuff tear?

Thank you,

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jmcpolin

True Blue

Mar 7, 2012

#2

840.4

pittiemom2722

Guru

Mar 7, 2012

#3

The degenerative tear is 727.61. The above is for traumatic so it will depend on how the tear occurred.

Kris
COSC

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LynnS.321

Networker

Mar 7, 2012

#4

Lynn Spille, CPC

I agree 727.61 complete rupture rotator cuff.
I usually use 840.4 if acute, due to injury.

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coders_rock!

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Mar 7, 2012

#5

Thanks everyone.

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