AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Degenerative Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior (SLAP) Tear
How are old/chronic/degenerative tears of the ligament, muscle, or tendon coded? The ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases instructs to “see Sprain” when referencing tears of the ligament, and to “see Strain” for tears of the muscle or tendon. Codes categorized under “Sprain” or “Strain” refer to current injuries. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a degenerative superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) tear? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article focuses on an ICD-10-CM question involving degenerative superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) tears. It is relevant for coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to interpret index references for old, chronic, or degenerative soft-tissue tears and understand the general shoulder-injury category discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Documentation for chronic or degenerative tear terminology can be ambiguous, and this article helps readers understand how the ICD-10-CM index language relates to shoulder findings described as SLAP tears or lesions. It is useful for reviewing whether the record supports classification within the discussed ICD-10-CM subcategory.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames chronic or degenerative tear terminology in relation to ICD-10-CM index references
- The general ICD-10-CM shoulder-injury category discussed for SLAP tear documentation
- Why documentation wording matters when the record describes a SLAP tear or lesion
- How the article situates degenerative labeling within a broader injury context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
Code Ranges Discussed
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