M81.0 – Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M81.0

Code: M81.0 (claims format: M810)
Description: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Short description: Age-related osteoporosis w/o current pathological fracture
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: M81

Notes for M81.0

Applicable to:

Involutional osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Osteoporosis NOS
Postmenopausal osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Senile osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M81 – Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

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)

Index terms for M81.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M81

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M81.0?

M81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, in the block M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).

Is M81.0 a billable code?

Yes. M81.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M81.0 belong to?

It belongs to category M81 – Osteoporosis without 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.