M86.26
Non-billableSubacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula
Subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula
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)
- •postprocedural osteopathiesM96
- osteomyelitis due to:
- •echinococcusB67.2
- •gonococcusA54.43
- •salmonellaA02.24
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
- ostemyelitis of:
- •orbitH05.0
- •petrous boneH70.2
- •vertebraM46.2
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M86.20Subacute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
M86.21Subacute osteomyelitis, shoulder
M86.22Subacute osteomyelitis, humerus
M86.23Subacute osteomyelitis, radius and ulna
M86.24Subacute osteomyelitis, hand
M86.25Subacute osteomyelitis, femur
M86.27Subacute osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
M86.28Subacute osteomyelitis, other site
M86.29Subacute osteomyelitis, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula is M86.26. The full clinical description is "Subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula". M86.26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M86.26 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M86.26 represents “Subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula”. 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 M86.26 a billable code?
No, M86.26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M86.26.
What chapter is M86.26 in?
M86.26 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M86.26?
M86.26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-); osteomyelitis due to:; echinococcus (B67.2); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under M86.26?
M86.26 has 3 child codes, including: M86.261 (Subacute osteomyelitis, right tibia and fibula), M86.262 (Subacute osteomyelitis, left tibia and fibula), M86.269 (Subacute osteomyelitis, unspecified tibia and fibula).
Are additional codes required with M86.26?
Yes, when using M86.26, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M86.26?
M86.26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2901836. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M86.26 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like subacute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula 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 M86.26?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M86.26 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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