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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M80.8

Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

ICD-10-CM Code:
M80.8
ICD-10 Code for:
Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
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M80.8 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Non-specific codes like M80.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture:

  • M80.80 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XA for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XD for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XG for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XK for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XP for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.80XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.81 for Other osteoporosis with pathological fracture, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.811 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.811S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.812 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.812S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.819 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.819S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.82 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.821 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.821S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.822 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.822S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.829 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.829S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.83 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.831 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.831S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.832 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.832S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.839 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.839S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.84 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.841 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.841S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.842 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.842S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.849 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.849S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.85 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.851 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.851S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.852 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.852S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.859 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.859S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.86 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.861 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.861S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.862 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.862S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.869 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.869S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.87 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.871 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.871S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.872 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.872S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.879 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.879S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.88 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XA for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XD for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XG for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XK for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XP for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.88XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.8A for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, other site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXA for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXD for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXG for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXK for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXP for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8AXS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.8B for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.8B1 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.8B2 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B2S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • M80.8B9 for Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M80.8B9S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    M00–M99
    • Disorders of bone density and structure
      M80-M85
      • Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
        M80

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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  • Drug-induced osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
  • Idiopathic osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
  • Osteoporosis of disuse with current pathological fracture
  • Postoophorectomy osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
  • Postsurgical malabsorption osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
  • Post-traumatic osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

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Patient Education


Fractures

What is a fracture?

A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture.

What are the different types of fractures?

There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on:

  • Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.
  • Whether the bone breaks through the skin; if it does, it's called an open (or compound) fracture. If not, it's a closed fracture.
  • The direction or shape of the break, for example if it's in a line across the bone or if it has some kind of pattern.
  • The cause of the break. For example, a stress fracture is a small break in a bone that is often caused by overuse.
  • Which bone is broken, for example facial fractures include nose and jaw fractures.

What causes fractures?

Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Overuse and repetitive motions can also cause fractures.

Low bone density and osteoporosis are conditions which cause weakening of your bones. Having one of these conditions makes you much more likely to break a bone.

What are the symptoms of a fracture?

The symptoms of a fracture can vary, depending on which bone you broke. But they may include:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity, for example a limb that looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Trouble moving the injured part

If you think that you may have broken a bone, get medical care right away.

How are fractures diagnosed?

To find out if you have a fracture, your health provider will do a physical exam and ask about your injury. They will also likely order an x-ray or other imaging test to see if your bone is broken.

What are the treatments for fractures?

The most common treatment for a fracture is for you to wear a cast or a splint. This will keep your bone from moving while it heals. How long you need to wear it will depend on the type of fracture and which bone is affected. But it's often for several weeks. Your provider will let you know when you can get it off.

In some cases, you may need surgery to put in plates, pins, or screws to keep the bone in place.

Can fractures be prevented?

There are steps you can take to lower your risk of fractures:

  • Keeping your bones strong by:
    • Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet
    • Getting regular physical activity, including weight bearing exercises such as walking, tennis, and dancing
    • Getting treatment for low bone density or osteoporosis (if needed)
  • Wearing protective equipment when you do sports
  • Preventing falls by:
    • Getting rid of any tripping hazards in your home
    • Being careful when walking on wet or icy surfaces
    • Choosing the right footwear

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Osteoporosis

What is 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.

Osteoporosis is called a "silent" disease because it doesn't usually cause symptoms. You may not even know you have the disease until you break a bone. This could happen with any bone, but it's most common in the bones of your hip, vertebrae in the spine, and wrist.

What causes osteoporosis?

Your bones are made of living tissue. To keep them strong, your body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. Osteoporosis develops when more bone is broken down than replaced. You lose bone mass and changes happen in the structure of your bone tissue. This can happen as you get older. Other risk factors can also lead to the development of osteoporosis or increase your chance of developing the disease.

Who is more likely to develop osteoporosis?

Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but you are more likely to develop it if you have one or more risk factors:

  • Your sex. Osteoporosis is more common in women, especially after menopause (postmenopausal).
  • Your age. Your risk increases as you get older. It is most common in people over age 50.
  • Your body size. It is more common in people who are slim and thin boned.
  • Your race:
    • White and Asian women are at highest risk.
    • African American and Mexican American women have a lower risk.
    • White men are at higher risk than African American and Mexican American men.
  • Family history. Your risk of osteoporosis may be higher if one of your parents has osteoporosis or broke their hip.
  • Changes to hormones. Low levels of certain hormones can increase your chance of developing osteoporosis.
  • Diet. A diet that is low in calcium and/or vitamin D or does not include enough protein can raise your risk.
  • Long-term use of certain medicines, such as:
    • Corticosteroids
    • Proton pump inhibitors (which treat GERD)
    • Medicines to treat epilepsy
  • Having other medical conditions, such as:
    • Endocrine diseases
    • Certain digestive diseases
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Certain types of cancer
    • HIV
    • Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder
  • Your lifestyle. Certain lifestyle factors can contribute to bone loss, such as:
    • Smoking tobacco
    • Long-term heavy alcohol use
    • Physical inactivity or prolonged periods of bedrest

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis usually doesn't cause symptoms. You may not know that you have it until you break a bone.

How is osteoporosis diagnosed?

Health care providers often diagnose osteoporosis during routine screening for the disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for:

  • Women age 65 and older
  • Postmenopausal women under age 65 who have factors that increase the chance of developing osteoporosis

For men, it isn't clear yet whether regular screening is helpful. More research is needed to know for sure.

To find out if you have osteoporosis, your provider:

  • Will ask about your medical history and whether you have ever broken a bone
  • May do a physical exam, which could include checking for:
    • A loss of height and/or weight
    • Changes in your posture
    • Balance and gait (the way you walk)
    • Your muscle strength
  • Will likely order a bone density scan
  • May do a fracture risk assessment, which is a short questionnaire that helps estimate your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years
  • Will likely order a bone density scan
  • May do a fracture risk assessment, which is a short questionnaire that helps estimate your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years

What are the treatments for osteoporosis?

The goals for treating osteoporosis are to slow or stop bone loss and to prevent fractures. Your provider may recommend:

  • A healthy, balanced diet that includes enough calcium, vitamin D, and protein
  • Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol
  • Regular physical activity including weight-bearing exercise (like walking), strength training, and balance exercises
  • Fall prevention to help prevent fractures
  • Medicines, such as:
    • Medicines that slow down bone loss
    • Medicines that help rebuild bone

In addition to managing your osteoporosis, it's important to avoid activities that may cause a fracture. These can include movements that involve:

  • Twisting your spine, like swinging a golf club
  • Bending forward from the waist, like sit ups and toe touches

You can also help reduce the risk of breaking a bone by preventing falls.

Can osteoporosis be prevented?

To help keep bones strong and help prevent osteoporosis, the best thing to do is to eat a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Getting regular physical activity, limiting alcohol, and not smoking can also help.

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Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • 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. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.