Question 1

Is M81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M81 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M81 represents Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M81 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M81 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M81 is section:M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from M81?

Accepted Answer

Code M81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-); Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with M81 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with M81?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding M81, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

M812026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Use Additional Code3Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information