M81.6Billable

Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]

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

Related codes in category M81

M81Osteoporosis without current pathological fractureM81.0Age-related osteoporosis w/o current pathological fractureYesM81.8Other osteoporosis without current pathological fractureYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M81.6?

M81.6 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne].

Is M81.6 a billable code?

Yes. M81.6 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is M81.6 in?

M81.6 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

When did M81.6 become effective?

M81.6 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to M81.6?

M81.6 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.