ICD-10 M81.8
Billable / SpecificOther osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
About ICD-10-CM M81.8
ICD-10-CM code M81.8 represents Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M81). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M81.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M81.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Drug-induced osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- Idiopathic osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- Osteoporosis of disuse without current pathological fracture
- Postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- Postsurgical malabsorption osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- Post-traumatic osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Use Additional Code
When coding M81.8, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Medicare LCD Coverage for M81.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M81.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M81.8.
3 Aetna
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M81.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert M81.8 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M81.8 | 73302 | 10000 |
| M81.8 | 73303 | 10000 |
| M81.8 | 73309 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M81.8
Other codes in section M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).
ICD-10 M81.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M81.8 billable? +
Yes, M81.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M81.8? +
ICD-10 M81.8 includes: Drug-induced osteoporosis without current pathological fracture; Idiopathic osteoporosis without current pathological fracture; Osteoporosis of disuse without current pathological fracture, and 3 more clinical synonyms.
What ICD-9 codes does M81.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M81.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 73302, 73303, 73309. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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