M66.811
BillableSpontaneous rupture of other tendons, right shoulder
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A tendon in the right shoulder (other than flexor tendons) spontaneously tears without a major injury.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm the rupture is on the right side and involves the shoulder joint area
- •Document which specific tendon ruptured (e.g., rotator cuff) if available for clinical clarity
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.8Spontaneous rupture of other tendons└M66.81Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, shoulder└M66.811Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, right shoulder
└M66.811Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, right shoulder