2025 ICD-10-CM code M83.0
Puerperal osteomalacia.A softening of the bones due to calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D depletion, typically associated with repeated pregnancies and lactation.
Medical necessity for treating puerperal osteomalacia stems from the potential for serious complications like fractures, mobility impairment, and chronic pain if left untreated.The medical necessity should be documented by the provider's assessment and diagnostic findings.
Physicians diagnose puerperal osteomalacia based on patient history, physical examination, imaging studies (X-rays, DEXA scans), blood tests, and potentially bone biopsy. Treatment typically involves dietary supplementation with calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Osteopathies and chondropathies (M80-M94)Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)
In simple words: Puerperal osteomalacia is a condition where bones become soft due to low levels of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the body, often caused by multiple pregnancies and breastfeeding.
Puerperal osteomalacia is a condition characterized by the softening of bones due to the depletion of essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. This condition is often associated with the demands of repeated pregnancies and lactation, which can place a significant strain on the mother's mineral reserves.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with bone pain, particularly in her hips, muscle weakness, and numbness in her extremities after having her third child. Diagnostic tests reveal low bone mineral density, confirming puerperal osteomalacia., A 40-year-old woman who recently gave birth experiences a fracture from a minor fall. Her medical history indicates multiple pregnancies, and further investigation suggests puerperal osteomalacia as a contributing factor., A 30-year-old female, currently breastfeeding her second child, reports persistent fatigue and bone pain. Blood tests show deficiencies in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, leading to a diagnosis of puerperal osteomalacia.
Documentation should include details of pregnancies and lactation history, symptoms (bone pain, muscle weakness, numbness), physical examination findings, imaging results (X-rays, DEXA scans), laboratory results (calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D levels), and bone biopsy findings if performed.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital