ICD-10-CM Code M81.6
Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M81.6 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M81 is used to code Simple osteoporosis
osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. it is the most common reason for a broken bone among people who are old. bones that commonly break include the back bones, the bones of the forearm, and the hip. until a broken bone occur there is typically no symptoms. bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur with minor stress or spontaneously. chronic pain and a decreased ability to carry out normal activities may occur following a broken bone.
| MeSH Code: | D010024 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 733.0 |
Elderly woman with osteoporosis showing a curved back from compression fractures of her back bones.
Coding Notes for M81.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Sudeck's atrophy - instead, use code M89.0
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies with MCC.
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M81.6 - Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M81.6 and a single ICD9 code, 733.09 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M81 - Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture