Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
ICD-10 Code: M75.12 · Body Part: Shoulder
QME Evaluation Process
Shoulder ROM testing, strength testing. MRI review. UE impairment rating converted to WPI.
Typical Impairment Rating
5-15% UE (3-9% WPI)
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
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Shoulder Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
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What is Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic (M75.12)?
Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (M75.12) classified under Musculoskeletal conditions. It affects the Shoulder and is commonly encountered in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is M75.12 rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic is 5-15% UE (3-9% WPI). The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for M75.12?
Shoulder ROM testing, strength testing. MRI review. UE impairment rating converted to WPI.
What treatments are common for Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic?
Common treatments for Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic include Physical therapy, Subacromial corticosteroid injection, Arthroscopic repair. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.