Degenerative disc disease is not genetic. Inheritance of Degenerative Disc Disease refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or runs in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.
Bone fractures, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complication of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often are caused by a fall and can result in disability and even an increased risk of death within the first year after the injury. In some cases, spinal fractures can occur even if you haven't fallen.
Coding for Osteoporosis For The Record Vol. 21 No. 3 P. 28. Osteoporosis cases fall into two categories: primary and secondary. There are three types of primary osteoporosis: â¢ Postmenopausal osteoporosis (ICD-9-CM code 733.01) is caused by a lack of estrogen and affects women between the ages of 51 and 75. â¢ Senile osteoporosis (733.01) results from age-related calcium deficiency, occurring in people older than the age of 70.