2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M80.031SAge-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M80-M85›M80

ICD-10-CM M80.031S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M80.031S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 559 through 561. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124) and exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as pathological fracture of radius. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pathological, stress and atypical fractures, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M80.031S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela
Short Description
Age-rel osteopor w current path fracture, r forearm, sequela
Parent Code
M80.031
Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM80-M85Disorders of bone density and structure
CategoryM80Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
This CodeM80.031SAge-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for M80.031S.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

M80.031S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Pathological fracture of radius
  • Pathological fracture of right radius
  • Pathological fracture of right radius due to osteoporosis
  • Pathological fracture of right ulna
  • Pathological fracture of right ulna due to osteoporosis
  • Pathological fracture of ulna

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS020
Pathological, stress and atypical fractures, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Arm Injuries and Disorders

Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.

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Convert M80.031S to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
905.2 Late effect arm fx
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M80.031SOverview

Is M80.031S a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in M80.031S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does M80.031S group to?

When age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 559, 560, 561, with relative weights from 0.8039 to 1.8649 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Who can M80.031S be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

Is M80.031S exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, sequela on inpatient claims.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.