M80.069A – Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter for fracture

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of bone density and structure

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M80.069A

Code: M80.069A (claims format: M80069A)
Description: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter for fracture
Short description: Age-rel osteopor w current path fracture, unsp low leg, init
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M80-M85 Disorders of bone density and structure
Parent codes: M80 › M80.0 › M80.06 › M80.069

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter for fracture
`D`	subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
`G`	subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
`K`	subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
`P`	subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M80 – Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Includes:

osteoporosis with current fragility fracture

Excludes1 (not coded here):

collapsed vertebra NOS (M48.5)
pathological fracture NOS (M84.4)
wedging of vertebra NOS (M48.5)

Excludes2 (not included here):

personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture (Z87.310)

Use additional code:

code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category M80:

M80.0 – Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Applicable to:

Involutional osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
Osteoporosis NOS with current pathological fracture
Postmenopausal osteoporosis with current pathological fracture
Senile osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Related codes in M80.069

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M80.069A?

M80.069A is the ICD-10-CM code for age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter for fracture, in the block M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).

Is M80.069A a billable code?

Yes. M80.069A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M80.069A belong to?

It belongs to category M80 – Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.