M81
⚠ Non-billable
Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Code
M81
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M81?
ICD-10-CM code M81 represents Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M81 billable?
No. M81 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M81 in?
M81 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.
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