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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis without Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis without Fracture

M81.0
M81.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for osteoporosis without fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Age-related Osteoporosis
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Senile Osteoporosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis without Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoporosis without Fracture

Use ICD-10 code M81.0 for age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Billable Code
M81.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • DXA T-score ≤-2.5 with no current fracture

Applicable To

  • • Senile osteoporosis
  • • Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'without current fracture' to avoid incorrect coding.

Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Billable Code
M81.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documentation of cause (e.g., drug-induced)
  • • DXA T-score ≤-2.5

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced osteoporosis
  • • Idiopathic osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific cause of osteoporosis is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.83

Long-term (current) use of bisphosphonates

Use when the patient is on long-term osteoporosis medication.

T38.1X5A

Adverse effect of glucocorticoids

Use when osteoporosis is drug-induced by steroids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoporosis without fracture?

The ICD-10 code for age-related osteoporosis without fracture is M81.0. For other types like drug-induced osteoporosis without fracture, use M81.8.

How to document osteoporosis without fracture?

Document the DXA T-score, confirm no current fractures via imaging, and specify the type of osteoporosis, such as age-related or drug-induced.

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