M86.4
Non-billableChronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus
Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus
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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Child Codes (10)
M86.40Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, unspecified site
M86.41Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, shoulder
M86.42Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, humerus
M86.43Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, radius and ulna
M86.44Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, hand
M86.45Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, femur
M86.46Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, tibia and fibula
M86.47Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, ankle and foot
M86.48Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, other site
M86.49Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, multiple sites
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus?
The ICD-10-CM code for chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus is M86.4. The full clinical description is "Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus". M86.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M86.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M86.4 represents “Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus”. 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 M86.4 a billable code?
No, M86.4 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 M86.4.
What chapter is M86.4 in?
M86.4 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M86.4?
M86.4 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 M86.4?
M86.4 has 10 child codes, including: M86.40 (Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, unspecified site), M86.41 (Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, shoulder), M86.42 (Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, humerus), M86.43 (Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, radius and ulna), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with M86.4?
Yes, when using M86.4, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M86.4?
M86.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0410423. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M86.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus 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 M86.4?
M86.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB84.Z (Osteomyelitis or osteitis, unspecified).
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