S46.01
Non-billableStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
S46.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S46.011 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a rotator cuff? Your rotator cuff is part of your shoulder joint . It's a group of muscles and tendons that holds the top part of your upper arm bone firmly in your shoulder socket. The rotator cuff keeps your shoulder stable when you move your arm in any direction. What are rotator cuff injuries? Rotator cuff injuries are common. Most of them are wear-and-tear injuries from doing the same arm movements over…
Read more about Rotator Cuff Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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