Osteitis condensans, other site

This code signifies a non-inflammatory sclerosis or condensation of bone tissue occurring in an anatomical location other than the ilium. It represents a benign, often asymptomatic, condition characterized by increased bone density, typically identified incidentally on imaging studies.

Apply this code when documentation specifies osteitis condensans affecting a bone site other than the ilium, such as the femur, tibia, or vertebrae. Supporting documentation should include imaging reports (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI) describing localized bone sclerosis consistent with osteitis condensans.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "osteitis condensans" and specifies a site other than the ilium.
• Do not confuse with osteitis condensans ilii, which has a specific code.
• If the specific site is known and has a more precise code for osteitis condensans, use that code instead.