M85

Non-billable

Other disorders of bone density and structure

M85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of bone density and structure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M85.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is bone density? Your bones are made of living tissue. To keep them strong, your body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. But when more bone is broken down than replaced, you lose bone density, also called bone mass. Bone density is a measure of the amount of calcium and other minerals in bone. Bones containing more minerals are denser. They tend to be stronger and less likely to fracture…

Read more about Bone Density at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0)
  • osteopetrosis (Q78.2)
  • osteopoikilosis (Q78.8)
  • polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Q78.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M85?
M85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other disorders of bone density and structure". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M85 a billable code?
No — M85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M85.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M85?
M85 has 9 more specific child codes, including M85.0, M85.1, M85.2.
What is excluded from M85?
Excludes1 (not coded here): osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0); osteopetrosis (Q78.2); osteopoikilosis (Q78.8); polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Q78.1).

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

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