M81.8 – Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M81.8

Code: M81.8 (claims format: M818)
Description: Other osteoporosis without 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 M81.8

Applicable to:

Drug-induced osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Idiopathic osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Osteoporosis of disuse without current pathological fracture
Postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Postsurgical malabsorption osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Post-traumatic osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Use additional code:

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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 M81.8

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 M81.8?

M81.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, in the block M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).

Is M81.8 a billable code?

Yes. M81.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M81.8 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.