M81

Non-billable

Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

M81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M81.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M81?
M81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M81 a billable code?
No — M81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M81.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M81?
M81 has 3 more specific child codes, including M81.0, M81.6, M81.8.
What is excluded from M81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-); Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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