2021 ICD-10-CM Code M80.072G

Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left ankle and foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: M00–M99
  3. Section: M80-M85
  4. Block: M80
  5. M80.072G - Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l ank/ft, 7thG
Version 2021
Billable Code
7th Character Code
Subsequent Code
Adult Diagnoses
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

M80.072G is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left ankle and foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The code M80.072G is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code M80.072G might also be used to specify conditions or terms like pathological fracture of ankle, pathological fracture of ankle due to osteoporosis, pathological fracture of foot due to osteoporosis, pathological fracture of left ankle, pathological fracture of left ankle due to osteoporosis , pathological fracture of left foot, etc.

The code M80.072G is applicable to adult patients aged 15 through 124 years inclusive. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a patient outside the stated age range.

M80.072G is a subsequent encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used after the patient has completed active treatment for a condition like age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture left ankle and foot for fracture with delayed healing. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "subsequent encounter" occurs when the patient is receiving routine care for the condition during the healing or recovery phase of treatment. Subsequent diagnosis codes are appropriate during the recovery phase, no matter how many times the patient has seen the provider for this condition. If the provider needs to adjust the patient's care plan due to a setback or other complication, the encounter becomes active again.

ICD-10:M80.072G
Short Description:Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l ank/ft, 7thG
Long Description:Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left ankle and foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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Code Edits

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Information for Patients


Fractures

Also called: Broken bone

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and break easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass.

Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is more common in older women. Risk factors include

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health.

To keep bones strong, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and do not smoke. If needed, medicines can also help. It is also important to try to avoid falling down. Falls are the number one cause of fractures in older adults.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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