Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M75.100 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic. This code falls under the section "Other soft tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M75.100 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M75.100 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M75.100 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M75.100 is M75.10 ("Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic"). M75.100 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M75.100 is located in Section M70-M79 — "Other soft tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M75.100 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic is M75.100.
Yes, M75.100 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M75.100 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M75.100 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.