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M85.8

Non-billable

Other specified disorders of bone density and structure

Other specified disorders of bone density and structure

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

M80-M85

Parent Code

M85

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Hyperostosis of bones, except skull
  • Osteosclerosis, acquired

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0)
  • osteopetrosis (Q78.2)
  • osteopoikilosis (Q78.8)
  • polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Q78.1)
  • diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis [DISH] (M48.1)
  • osteosclerosis congenita (Q77.4)
  • osteosclerosis fragilitas (generalista) (Q78.2)
  • osteosclerosis myelofibrosis (D75.81)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Child Codes (10)

M85.80

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, unspecified site

BillableM85.81

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, shoulder

M85.82

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, upper arm

M85.83

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, forearm

M85.84

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, hand

M85.85

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, thigh

M85.86

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, lower leg

M85.87

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, ankle and foot

M85.88

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, other site

BillableM85.89

Oth disrd of bone density and structure, multiple sites

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M85.8?

ICD-10-CM code M85.8 represents "Other specified disorders of bone density and structure". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is M85.8 a billable code?

No, M85.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M85.8.

What chapter is M85.8 in?

M85.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M85.8?

M85.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0); osteopetrosis (Q78.2); osteopoikilosis (Q78.8); and 5 more.

What are the subcategories under M85.8?

M85.8 has 10 child codes, including: M85.80 (Oth disrd of bone density and structure, unspecified site), M85.81 (Oth disrd of bone density and structure, shoulder), M85.82 (Oth disrd of bone density and structure, upper arm), M85.83 (Oth disrd of bone density and structure, forearm), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M85.8?

M85.8 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2901747, C2901748, C0477678. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.