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For an "old tear", if known to be traumatic, I would be inclined to consider this sequela and continue to use S43.43-. However, for a degenerative lesion, I, too, would steer towards derangement joint shoulder M24.81-
Karen Hill, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I
AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer