M90.8: Osteopathy in other diseases classified elsewhere

Osteopathy in other diseases classified elsewhere (coded as M90.8 in the ICD-10) refers to bone disorders that develop as a result of another disease. Essentially, this means that a separate, underlying health problem is causing bone abnormalities. This can include a wide variety of conditions, from hormonal imbalances to long-term illnesses like kidney disease. Patients might experience symptoms like bone pain, fractures from minimal trauma, or possibly deformities depending on the specific bone disorder. Such conditions may alter the overall structure, growth, or integrity of the bones. The progression and specifics of these osteopathies depend largely on the underlying disease that is causing the bone disorder. Please note that this diagnosis does not refer to one specific bone disorder, but a category of bone disorders caused by other health problems.