M85.16
Non-billableSkeletal fluorosis, lower leg
Skeletal fluorosis, lower leg
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M85.10Skeletal fluorosis, unspecified site
M85.11Skeletal fluorosis, shoulder
M85.12Skeletal fluorosis, upper arm
M85.13Skeletal fluorosis, forearm
M85.14Skeletal fluorosis, hand
M85.15Skeletal fluorosis, thigh
M85.17Skeletal fluorosis, ankle and foot
M85.18Skeletal fluorosis, other site
M85.19Skeletal fluorosis, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for skeletal fluorosis, lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for skeletal fluorosis, lower leg is M85.16. The full clinical description is "Skeletal fluorosis, lower leg". M85.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M85.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M85.16 represents “Skeletal fluorosis, lower leg”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M85.16 a billable code?
No, M85.16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M85.16.
What chapter is M85.16 in?
M85.16 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M85.16?
M85.16 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0); osteopetrosis (Q78.2); osteopoikilosis (Q78.8); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under M85.16?
M85.16 has 3 child codes, including: M85.161 (Skeletal fluorosis, right lower leg), M85.162 (Skeletal fluorosis, left lower leg), M85.169 (Skeletal fluorosis, unspecified lower leg).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M85.16?
M85.16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0839864. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M85.16 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like skeletal fluorosis, lower leg 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 M85.16?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M85.16 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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