M81.0 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for M81.0 ICD 10 code:

Age-related osteoporosis w/o current pathological fracture

Terms applicables to M81.0 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M81.0 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M81.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M81.0 ICD 10 code

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and fracture (break) easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass.

Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is more common in older women. Risk factors include:

  • Getting older
  • Being small and thin
  • Having a family history of osteoporosis
  • Taking certain medicines
  • Being a white or Asian woman
  • Having low bone density

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health.

To keep bones strong, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and do not smoke. If needed, medicines can also help. It is also important to try to avoid falling down. Falls are the number one cause of fractures in older adults.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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