M81.6
BillableLocalized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Secondary localized osteoporosis
- Localised osteoporosis - Lequesne
- Localized osteoporosis - Lequesne
- Secondary localised osteoporosis
- Localized osteoporosis - Lequesne (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for localized osteoporosis [lequesne]?
The ICD-10-CM code for localized osteoporosis [lequesne] is M81.6. The full clinical description is "Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]". M81.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M81.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M81.6 represents “Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M81.6 a billable code?
Yes, M81.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M81.6 in?
M81.6 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M81.6?
M81.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.-); Sudeck's atrophy (M89.0).
Are additional codes required with M81.6?
Yes, when using M81.6, also report: ; major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-); personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, if applicable (Z87.310).
What SNOMED CT codes does M81.6 map to?
M81.6 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 203435007, 240162005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M81.6?
M81.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0451868. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M81.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like localized osteoporosis [lequesne] affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M81.6?
M81.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB83.1Z (Osteoporosis, unspecified).
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