M81.6
BillableLocalized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
M81.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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
- •Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- EstradiolEstrogen [EPC]›
- DenosumabRANK Ligand Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Alendronate›
- TeriparatideParathyroid Hormone Analog [EPC]›
- Estradiol and Norethindrone AcetateEstrogen [EPC]›
- estrogens, conjugated (USP)Estrogen [EPC]›
- Salmon CalcitoninCalcitonin [EPC]›
- Zoledronic Acid›
- Risedronate›
- Ibandronate›
- Raloxifene›
- AbaloparatideParathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Analog [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M81.6?
- M81.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M81.6 a billable code?
- Yes — M81.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from M81.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): 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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