Find information on Trapezius Strain diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes, clinical documentation tips, and healthcare resources. Learn about Trapezius muscle pain, symptoms, treatment, and best practices for accurate medical coding for Trapezius Strain. Explore resources for physicians, healthcare professionals, and medical coders seeking accurate and up-to-date information on Trapezius Strain diagnosis and documentation.
Also known as
Sprain and strain of shoulder
Includes strains of the rotator cuff and trapezius muscles.
Injuries to shoulder and upper arm
Encompasses various shoulder injuries, including muscle strains.
Myalgia
Muscle pain, which may accompany a trapezius strain.
Traumatic injury of thorax
A broader category if thoracic injury involves the trapezius.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Trapezius strain confirmed?
Yes
Right or Left?
No
Do NOT code as trapezius strain. Review documentation and select correct diagnosis.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Trapezius muscle strain |
Cervical sprain/strain |
Rotator cuff tear |
Coding trapezius strain without specifying right, left, or bilateral can lead to claim denials and inaccurate data reporting. Use ICD-10 laterality codes.
Failing to document the specific degree of the strain (mild, moderate, severe) can affect reimbursement and CDI specialist queries. Clarity improves coding accuracy.
Lack of documentation specifying traumatic vs. atraumatic or initial vs. subsequent encounter creates coding ambiguity for proper ICD-10 selection. Impacts compliance audits.
Patient presents with complaints of trapezius muscle pain, stiffness, and spasm, consistent with a trapezius strain. Onset of symptoms occurred [Date of onset] following [Mechanism of injury - e.g., lifting heavy object, awkward sleeping position, overuse from repetitive activity]. Patient reports pain localized to the [Location - e.g., upper back, neck, shoulder] region, described as [Character of pain - e.g., aching, sharp, burning]. Pain is exacerbated by [Aggravating factors - e.g., shoulder movement, head rotation, palpation]. Patient denies any radiating pain, numbness, or tingling. Physical examination reveals [Objective findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation over the trapezius muscle, limited range of motion in the cervical spine and shoulder, palpable muscle spasm, postural abnormalities]. Neurological examination is unremarkable. Differential diagnoses considered include cervical radiculopathy, rotator cuff tear, and myofascial pain syndrome. Diagnosis of trapezius strain is supported by clinical presentation and physical exam findings. Treatment plan includes rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain management, physical therapy focusing on range of motion exercises and strengthening, and patient education on proper posture and body mechanics. Follow-up scheduled in [Duration - e.g., one week, two weeks] to assess response to treatment. ICD-10 code: [Appropriate ICD-10 code - e.g., S46.111A - Strain of right trapezius muscle, initial encounter].