M81 ICD-10-CM Code: Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M81Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M81 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)
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Category M81
Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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Code M81
Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Codes under M81
M81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M81.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
- personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, if applicable (Z87.310)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-)
- Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M81.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M81 mean?
M81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture.”
Is M81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M81 located in ICD-10-CM?
M81 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85) (M80–M85), under category M81, Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture.
What coding notes are listed for M81?
No inclusion terms are listed for M81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-); personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, if applicable (Z87.310). Excludes1 notes: osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-); Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.