Medial epicondylitis, left elbow

This code identifies inflammation and pain at the medial epicondyle of the left elbow, commonly known as "golfer's elbow." It results from repetitive stress or overuse of the flexor-pronator muscles originating from this bony prominence. Patients typically experience localized tenderness and pain with wrist flexion or forearm pronation.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of medial epicondylitis affecting the patient's left elbow. This diagnosis is typically made based on physical examination findings, such as tenderness over the medial epicondyle and pain with resisted wrist flexion.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "left" to support this specific code.
• Differentiate from lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), which affects the outside of the elbow.
• Consider additional codes for any associated muscle strain or tendon rupture if documented.