Osteitis condensans

Osteitis condensans refers to a benign, non-inflammatory sclerosis of bone, typically characterized by increased bone density. It most commonly affects the ilium adjacent to the sacroiliac joint (osteitis condensans ilii) or the clavicle. This condition is usually asymptomatic and often discovered incidentally on imaging.

This code is appropriate for documenting a diagnosis of osteitis condensans identified through imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI. It should be used when the physician explicitly diagnoses this condition, often in the context of evaluating pelvic or shoulder pain where other more serious pathologies have been ruled out. Documentation should clearly state "osteitis condensans" and specify the affected bone if known.

• Do not confuse with osteomyelitis, which is an inflammatory process.
• This code is for the bone condition itself, not for any associated pain. If pain is present, code it separately.
• Ensure documentation specifies "osteitis condensans" to support the use of this code.