ICD-10-CM M83 is the diagnosis code for Adult osteomalacia. This code falls under the section "Disorders of bone density and structure" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M83. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adult osteomalacia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M83 is located in Section M80-M85 — "Disorders of bone density and structure" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M83 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M83.0, M83.1, M83.2, M83.3, M83.4 and more.
Use M83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adult osteomalacia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Adult osteomalacia is M83.
No, M83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M83 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M83 include: infantile and juvenile osteomalacia (E55.0); renal osteodystrophy (N25.0); rickets (active) (E55.0) and more.
Yes, M83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.