Wiki Tendinosis vs Tendinitis

[esmith]

Would these both be dx coded the same way? I have reports that indicate tendinosis of the tendon. What Dx code would you use for this?

 

[bradhamilton]

Would these both be dx coded the same way? I have reports that indicate tendinosis of the tendon. What Dx code would you use for this?

I would use 727.89, only because there is nothing more specific for tendinosis, which is defined as degeneration of a tendon. Tendinitis dx are much more straightforward.