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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M86.8

Other osteomyelitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
M86.8
ICD-10 Code for:
Other osteomyelitis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Other osteopathies
      (M86-M90)
      • Osteomyelitis
        (M86)

M86.8 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other osteomyelitis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other osteomyelitis

Non-specific codes like M86.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other osteomyelitis:

  • M86.8X for Other osteomyelitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X0 for Other osteomyelitis, multiple sites - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X1 for Other osteomyelitis, shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X2 for Other osteomyelitis, upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X3 for Other osteomyelitis, forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X4 for Other osteomyelitis, hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X5 for Other osteomyelitis, thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X6 for Other osteomyelitis, lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X7 for Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X8 for Other osteomyelitis, other site - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M86.8X9 for Other osteomyelitis, unspecified sites - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Osteomyelitis

    inflammation of the bone as a result of infection. it may be caused by a variety of infectious agents, especially pyogenic (pus - producing) bacteria.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Brodie's abscess

Patient Education


Bone Infections

Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis.

Symptoms of bone infections include:

  • Pain in the infected area
  • Chills and fever
  • Swelling, warmth, and redness

A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection. Treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.