M75.9

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Shoulder lesion, unspecified

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • shoulder-hand syndrome (M89.0-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M75.9 represents shoulder lesion, unspecified. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under M75.9.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M75.9?

ICD-10-CM code M75.9 is "Shoulder lesion, unspecified". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M75.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, M75.9 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can M75.9 be coded with other codes?

M75.9 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeM75.9
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM75
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)