M81

Non-billable

Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

M81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M81.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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.…

Read more about Osteoporosis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-)
  • Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0)

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
  • personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, if applicable (Z87.310)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M81?
M81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M81 a billable code?
No — M81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M81.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M81?
M81 has 3 more specific child codes, including M81.0, M81.6, M81.8.
What is excluded from M81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-); Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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