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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for adhesive shoulder capsulitis

M75.0

Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Capsulitis (joint) › adhesive (shoulder)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding adhesive shoulder capsulitis

The ICD-10-CM code for adhesive shoulder capsulitis is M75.0 (Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder).

Within M75 (shoulder lesions), M75.0 is specifically for adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Related codes cover rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic (M75.1), Bicipital tendinitis (M75.2), Calcific tendinitis of shoulder (M75.3), impingement syndrome of shoulder (M75.4), bursitis of shoulder (M75.5), other shoulder lesions (M75.8) and shoulder lesion, unspecified (M75.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M75.00 (shoulder), M75.01 (shoulder) and M75.02 (shoulder).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about adhesive shoulder capsulitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for adhesive shoulder capsulitis?

M75.0 — Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M75.0 billable?

No. M75.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.