2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M81Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
M81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M81.0, M81.6, and M81.8.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Osteoporosis without current pathological fractureOverview
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
- code to identify:
- major osseous defect, if applicable M89.7
- personal history of healed osteoporosis fracture, if applicable Z87.310
Type 1 Excludes
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Patient EducationClinical
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). The disease can develop when your bone mineral density and bone mass decrease. It can also happen if the structure and strength of your bones change.
The full article covers:
- What is osteoporosis?
- What causes osteoporosis?
- Who is more likely to develop osteoporosis?
- What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
- How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for osteoporosis?
- Can osteoporosis be prevented?
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Questions About M81Overview
Is M81 (Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for osteoporosis without current pathological fracture need a more specific code from this category, such as M81.0, M81.6, and M81.8.
