M85.8
Non-billableOther 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.
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)
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 (10)
M85.80Oth disrd of bone density and structure, unspecified site
M85.81Oth disrd of bone density and structure, shoulder
M85.82Oth disrd of bone density and structure, upper arm
M85.83Oth disrd of bone density and structure, forearm
M85.84Oth disrd of bone density and structure, hand
M85.85Oth disrd of bone density and structure, thigh
M85.86Oth disrd of bone density and structure, lower leg
M85.87Oth disrd of bone density and structure, ankle and foot
M85.88Oth disrd of bone density and structure, other site
M85.89Oth disrd of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified disorders of bone density and structure?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of bone density and structure is M85.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified disorders of bone density and structure". M85.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M85.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M85.8 represents “Other specified disorders of bone density and structure”. 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 M85.8 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.
How does M85.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified disorders of bone density and structure 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 M85.8?
M85.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB80.Z (Disorder of bone density or structure, unspecified).
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