M85.6
Non-billableOther cyst of bone
Other cyst of bone
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (10)
M85.60Other cyst of bone, unspecified site
M85.61Other cyst of bone, shoulder
M85.62Other cyst of bone, upper arm
M85.63Other cyst of bone, forearm
M85.64Other cyst of bone, hand
M85.65Other cyst of bone, thigh
M85.66Other cyst of bone, lower leg
M85.67Other cyst of bone, ankle and foot
M85.68Other cyst of bone, other site
M85.69Other cyst of bone, multiple sites
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other cyst of bone?
The ICD-10-CM code for other cyst of bone is M85.6. The full clinical description is "Other cyst of bone". M85.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M85.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M85.6 represents “Other cyst of bone”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M85.6 a billable code?
No, M85.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M85.6.
What chapter is M85.6 in?
M85.6 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M85.6?
M85.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: osteogenesis imperfecta (Q78.0); osteopetrosis (Q78.2); osteopoikilosis (Q78.8); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under M85.6?
M85.6 has 10 child codes, including: M85.60 (Other cyst of bone, unspecified site), M85.61 (Other cyst of bone, shoulder), M85.62 (Other cyst of bone, upper arm), M85.63 (Other cyst of bone, forearm), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M85.6?
M85.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0029525. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M85.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other cyst of bone affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M85.6?
M85.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB80.Y (Other specified disorders of bone density or structure).
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