Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M85 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of bone density and structure. 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 M85. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M85 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M85 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M85 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of bone density and structure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M85 is located in Section M80-M85 — "Disorders of bone density and structure" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M85 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M85.0, M85.1, M85.2, M85.3, M85.4 and more.
Use M85 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of bone density and structure" 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 Other disorders of bone density and structure is M85.
No, M85 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M85 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M85 include: osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0); osteopetrosis (Q78.2); osteopoikilosis (Q78.8) and more.
Yes, M85 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.