2022 ICD-10-CM Code M86.8X6
Other osteomyelitis, lower leg
Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | M86.8X6 |
| Short Description: | Other osteomyelitis, lower leg |
| Long Description: | Other osteomyelitis, lower leg |
Code Classification
M86.8X6 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other osteomyelitis, lower leg. The code M86.8X6 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code M86.8X6 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like abscess of lower leg, brodie's abscess, brodie's abscess of tibia, chronic abscess of lower leg, infection of tibia , infection of tibia, etc.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Abscess of lower leg
- Brodie's abscess
- Brodie's abscess of tibia
- Chronic abscess of lower leg
- Infection of tibia
- Infection of tibia
- Osteomyelitis of tibia
- Periostitis of lower leg
Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
The ICD-10 code M86.8X6 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V39.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2021 through 09/30/2022.
| MS-DRG | MS-DRG Title | MCD | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | KNEE PROCEDURES WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTION WITH MCC | 08 | 3.4076 |
| 486 | KNEE PROCEDURES WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTION WITH CC | 08 | 2.1484 |
| 487 | KNEE PROCEDURES WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 08 | 1.6403 |
The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.
Convert M86.8X6 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code M86.8X6 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 730.16 - Chr osteomyelit-l/leg (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)