ICD-10 code Z13.820 for Encounter for screening for osteoporosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services . The Z13.820 ICD-10 code is used for patients who undergo screening for osteoporosis, which is a bone condition characterized by the gradual embrittling of the bones to the point that they become so weak that simply bending over can fracture them. The term “ICD-10 code for osteoporosis screening” points to preventive care encounters (e.g., bone density scan/DXA) rather than a confirmed diagnosis.
Z13.820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis. Z13.820 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Encounter for screening for osteoporosis. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from - . The ICD-10 code for bone density screening is Z13.820, used for routine osteoporosis screening in asymptomatic individuals.
screen for osteoporosis icd 10, Detailed overview of ICD-10 Z13.820 for osteoporosis screening, including symptoms, causes, and management strategies. The ICD-10-CM code Z13.820 is the precise medical classification for "Encounter for screening for osteoporosis". This code is effective for the fiscal year 2026 (starting ) and is maintained by CMS. Z13.820 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of encounter for screening for osteoporosis. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from through .
