Crystal L. answered 01/04/21
Certified Professional Coder
Category M81 is reported based on the type of osteoporosis and not the site since the current pathological fracture is not coded in this category.
For example, M81.0 is reported for age-related (type) osteoporosis, without current pathological fracture.
However, osteoporosis with a current pathological fracture is coded to category M80 naming the site of fracture. Specifically, the main focus is on the site of the current fracture rather than osteoporosis.
Amanda P.
07/06/17