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M75.101 — Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
M75.101
What this code means
A tear or rupture of the rotator cuff of the right shoulder not attributed to a specific injury, with completeness unspecified.
Also called: right rotator cuff tear.
When this code is used
Used for unspecified rotator-cuff tear or rupture of the right shoulder, not specified as traumatic.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code M75.101 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code M75.101?
M75.101 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic”. A tear or rupture of the rotator cuff of the right shoulder not attributed to a specific injury, with completeness unspecified.
When is code M75.101 used?
Used for unspecified rotator-cuff tear or rupture of the right shoulder, not specified as traumatic. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.