M81Header code — not billable

Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Category
M81
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category M81

M81.0Age-related osteoporosis w/o current pathological fractureYesM81.6Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]YesM81.8Other osteoporosis without current pathological fractureYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M81?

M81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture.

Is M81 a billable code?

No. M81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is M81 in?

M81 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

When did M81 become effective?

M81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to M81?

M81 belongs to category M81, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.