Gluteal tendinitis, right hip

This code identifies inflammation of the tendons of the gluteal muscles, specifically affecting the right hip. This condition often presents as pain and tenderness over the greater trochanter, which may worsen with activity or lying on the affected side. It is a common cause of lateral hip pain.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of tendinitis involving the gluteal tendons of the right hip. This diagnosis is typically made based on clinical examination findings, such as localized tenderness and pain with specific hip movements, and may be supported by imaging studies like ultrasound or MRI.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented (right, left, or bilateral) as separate codes exist for each.
• Differentiate from trochanteric bursitis (M70.61), which involves inflammation of the bursa rather than the tendon, though they can co-exist.
• Look for terms like "gluteal tendinopathy," "tendinosis," or "peritrochanteric pain syndrome" when the primary pathology is gluteal tendon inflammation.