M85.8 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for M85.8 ICD 10 code
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis [DISH] (M48.1)
- osteosclerosis congenita (Q77.4)
- osteosclerosis fragilitas (generalista) (Q78.2)
- osteosclerosis myelofibrosis (D75.81)
Codes
- M85.80 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
- M85.81 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, shoulder
- M85.811 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right shoulder
- M85.812 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left shoulder
- M85.819 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified shoulder
- M85.82 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, upper arm
- M85.821 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right upper arm
- M85.822 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left upper arm
- M85.829 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified upper arm
- M85.83 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, forearm
- M85.831 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right forearm
- M85.832 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left forearm
- M85.839 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified forearm
- M85.84 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, hand
- M85.841 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right hand
- M85.842 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left hand
- M85.849 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified hand
- M85.85 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, thigh
- M85.851 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right thigh
- M85.852 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left thigh
- M85.859 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified thigh
- M85.86 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, lower leg
- M85.861 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right lower leg
- M85.862 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left lower leg
- M85.869 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified lower leg
- M85.87 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, ankle and foot
- M85.871 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right ankle and foot
- M85.872 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left ankle and foot
- M85.879 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified ankle and foot
- M85.88 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
- M85.89 Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Terms applicables to M85.8 ICD 10 code
- O - Osteopenia
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M85.8 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M80-M85 Disorders of bone density and structure
- M85 Other disorders of bone density and structure
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M85.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M85.8 ICD 10 code
Strong bones are important for your health. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to measure your bone health. It compares your bone density, or mass, to that of a healthy person who is the same age and sex as you are. It can show:
- Whether you have osteoporosis, a disease that makes your bones weak
- Your risk for breaking bones
- Whether your osteoporosis treatment is working
Low bone mass that is not low enough to be osteoporosis is sometimes called osteopenia. Causes of low bone mass include family history, not developing good bone mass when you are young, and certain conditions or medicines. Not everyone who has low bone mass gets osteoporosis, but they are at higher risk for getting it.
If you have low bone mass, there are things you can do to help slow down bone loss. These include eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D and doing weight-bearing exercise such as walking, tennis, or dancing. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medicines to prevent osteoporosis.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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