FB55.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Lateral epicondylitis of elbow

Description

This is a common upper extremity disorder which is characterised by degenerative changes in the musculotendonous region of the lateral epicondyle, resulting from repetitive stress of flexion and extension movements of the wrist joint

Index terms

  • Lateral epicondylitis of elbow
  • Tennis elbow
  • lateral epicondylitis NOS

Inclusions

  • Tennis elbow

Exclusions from above levels

  • FA37.0 – Osteophyte
  • FA92.00 – spinal enthesopathy
  • FB50.1 – Bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure
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  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  • DA0E.8 – Temporomandibular joint disorders

Sibling codes

  • FB55.0 – Medial epicondylitis of elbow
  • FB55.2 – Periarthritis of wrist
  • FB55.Z – Enthesopathies, unspecified

Foundation entity

Lateral epicondylitis of elbow – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1254324785

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: FB55: Certain specified enthesopathies › 15: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue