Psoas tendinitis, left hip

This code signifies inflammation of the psoas tendon specifically affecting the left hip. Psoas tendinitis, also known as iliopsoas tendinitis, is a common cause of anterior hip pain resulting from overuse or injury to the iliopsoas muscle and its tendon.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of tendinitis involving the psoas tendon of the left hip. Supporting documentation should include a physician's diagnosis, physical exam findings consistent with psoas tendinitis (e.g., pain with hip flexion, internal rotation), and potentially imaging results confirming inflammation.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left hip" to accurately assign this laterality-specific code.
• Differentiate from other hip pain diagnoses, such as hip impingement or trochanteric bursitis, which have distinct codes.
• Look for terms like "iliopsoas tendinitis" or "psoas tendonitis" in the medical record.