Search ICD-10 Codes - OSTEOPENI
Under ICD-10-CM, the term “Osteopenia” is indexed to ICD-10-CM subcategory M85.8- Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, within the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.
ICD-10 code Z13. 820 for Encounter for screening for osteoporosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Use the code for a term followed by "NOS" when:
ICD-10 code M85. 80 for Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Osteopathies and chondropathies .
Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right hand. M85. 841 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M85. 89 - Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites | ICD-10-CM.
M85. 88 - Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site | ICD-10-CM.
M85. 80 - Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site | ICD-10-CM.
If you have a lower than normal bone density score — between -1 and -2.5 — you have osteopenia. If you score is lower than -2.5, you may be diagnosed with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the more serious progression of osteopenia.
ICD-10 CM code Z79. 83 should be reported for DXA testing while taking medicines for osteoporosis/osteopenia. ICD-10 CM code Z09 should be reported for an individual who has COMPLETED drug therapy for osteoporosis and is being monitored for response to therapy.
For example, Z12. 31 (Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast) is the correct code to use when you are ordering a routine mammogram for a patient.
Encounter for screening for osteoporosis Z13. 820 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13. 820 became effective on October 1, 2021.
9: Disorder of bone density and structure, unspecified.
77080CodeDescriptionM85.841Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right handM85.842Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left handM85.851Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right thighM85.852Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left thigh124 more rows
Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site. M85. 88 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M85.
A disorder characterized by reduced bone mass, with a decrease in cortical thickness and in the number and size of the trabeculae of cancellous bone ( but normal chemical composition), resulting in increased fracture incidence.
It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency. Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women.
Osteoporosis is classified as primary (type 1, postmenopausal osteoporosis; type 2, age-associated osteoporosis; and idiopathic, which can affect juveniles, premenopausal women, and middle-aged men) and secondary osteoporosis (which results from an identifiable cause of bone mass loss).