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This Hidden ICD 10 Diagnosis Could Be Ruining Your Shoulder—Are You Suffering Silently? Chronic shoulder pain often flies under the radar, dismissed as a minor strain or repetitive overuse. But behind some seemingly unexplained shoulder symptoms lies a potentially serious—and often undiagnosed condition: ICD-10 diagnosis P62.5, coded as "Other specified disorders of connective tissue," a hidden injury frequently overlooked by standard evaluation. ### What Is ICD-10 Code P62.5?
ICD-10 code P62.5 refers to disorders of connective tissue without a specific diagnostic category, meaning patients with chronic, non-specific shoulder pain accompanied by inflammation or structural instability may receive this broad diagnosis. While not immediately alarming, it can signal underlying issues like tendonitis, early connective tissue degeneration, or undetected ligamentous damage—contributing to persistent pain and dysfunction. ### Why It Could Be Ruining Your Shoulder
Shoulder injuries often present subtly at first: mild discomfort, stiffness, or a vague “aching” that worsens with activity. Because P62.5 includes connective tissue disorders, it may mask more treatable conditions—like rotator cuff tendinopathy or capsular laxity—before they escalate. Patients report feeling ignored because symptoms don’t map cleanly to standard diagnoses, delaying effective treatment and worsening outcomes.