Inj musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder, init

This code signifies an injury to the muscles or tendons of the rotator cuff that is not a strain, laceration, or rupture. It applies to injuries of an unspecified nature affecting the rotator cuff of an unspecified shoulder. This diagnosis indicates the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a new, acute rotator cuff injury where the specific type of injury (e.g., contusion, avulsion, crush) is documented but does not fall under strain, laceration, or rupture. This is appropriate when the medical record does not specify which shoulder is affected. It should be assigned for the initial encounter for this injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates an "other" type of injury to the rotator cuff, not a strain, laceration, or rupture.
• Only use this code when the affected shoulder is not specified in the medical record.
• The "A" in the 7th character signifies an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.