Find comprehensive information on Metabolic Bone Disorder diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), healthcare guidelines, and treatment options. Learn about different types of metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget's disease, and hyperparathyroidism. This resource provides insights for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and patients seeking information on diagnosis, symptoms, and management of metabolic bone disorders. Explore resources on bone density testing, calcium metabolism, and vitamin D deficiency related to metabolic bone disease.
Also known as
Disorders of bone density and structure
Includes osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and other bone density problems.
Disorders of calcium metabolism
Covers abnormal calcium levels related to bone disorders.
Disorders of phosphorus metabolism
Includes abnormal phosphorus levels affecting bone health.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the disorder due to calcium/vitamin D deficiency?
Yes
Is it rickets active?
No
Is it osteoporosis?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Metabolic bone disease |
Osteoporosis |
Osteomalacia/Rickets |
Coding M80.- without further specificity when documentation supports a more precise metabolic bone disorder diagnosis. Impacts DRG assignment and reimbursement.
Incorrectly assigning osteoporosis codes (M80.0-, M81.-) without proper documentation of bone density testing and fragility fractures, leading to overpayment.
Coding pathological fractures (M84.4-) without linking them to the underlying metabolic bone disorder, affecting accurate quality reporting and risk adjustment.
Patient presents with complaints suggestive of a metabolic bone disorder. Symptoms include [Specify patient's symptoms, e.g., bone pain, muscle weakness, fractures, fatigue]. Patient history includes [mention relevant history such as previous fractures, family history of osteoporosis, dietary habits, medication use including corticosteroids, vitamin D supplements, bisphosphonates, and any history of malabsorption syndromes]. Physical examination revealed [document relevant physical findings such as tenderness to palpation, decreased range of motion, deformities, height loss]. Differential diagnosis includes osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget's disease of bone, hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. Laboratory tests ordered include serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D levels (25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D), parathyroid hormone (PTH), creatinine, and complete blood count (CBC). Imaging studies considered include bone densitometry (DEXA scan), X-rays, and if indicated, bone biopsy. Assessment points towards possible [Specify suspected metabolic bone disorder, e.g., osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency]. Plan includes further investigation with the aforementioned laboratory and imaging studies. Patient education provided on the importance of calcium and vitamin D intake, weight-bearing exercise, fall prevention strategies, and potential medication management. Follow-up scheduled to review results and discuss appropriate treatment plan, which may include medications such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide, or calcitriol depending on the final diagnosis and severity of the bone disorder. Medical coding considerations include ICD-10 codes for the specific metabolic bone disorder (e.g., M80. for osteoporosis, M81. for osteomalacia) and CPT codes for the diagnostic tests and procedures performed.