ICD-10 code M80. 08XA for Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Osteopathies and chondropathies .
In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.
Code M81. 0 is the diagnosis code used for Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture.
Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture A condition that is marked by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile.
Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character extension for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.Jun 10, 2011ICD-10: Brush Up on A&P When Coding Fractures - AAPChttps://www.aapc.com › blog › 12463-icd-10-brush-up-o...https://www.aapc.com › blog › 12463-icd-10-brush-up-o...Search for: How are fractures coded?
The general consensus is to use the fracture care codes designated as “closed treatment without manipulation” and bill the initial E/M with modifier 57.Apr 1, 2018Don't Break Your Fracture Care Revenue Cycle - AAPChttps://www.aapc.com › blog › 41562-dont-break-your-fr...https://www.aapc.com › blog › 41562-dont-break-your-fr...Search for: How do you code fracture care?