M86.8X3
BillableOther osteomyelitis, forearm
Other osteomyelitis, forearm
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(9)
M86.8X0Other osteomyelitis, multiple sites
M86.8X1Other osteomyelitis, shoulder
M86.8X2Other osteomyelitis, upper arm
M86.8X4Other osteomyelitis, hand
M86.8X5Other osteomyelitis, thigh
M86.8X6Other osteomyelitis, lower leg
M86.8X7Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
M86.8X8Other osteomyelitis, other site
M86.8X9Other osteomyelitis, unspecified sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
SNOMED CT
- Periostitis of forearm23640001
- Infection of ulna203226002
- Osteomyelitis of ulna1290179007
- Osteomyelitis of bilateral radii16007951000119107
- Osteomyelitis of both radii16007951000119107
- Osteomyelitis of bilateral ulnas16007991000119102
- Osteomyelitis of both ulnas16007991000119102
- Osteomyelitis of left radius1077681000119100
- Osteomyelitis of left ulna1077701000119102
- Osteomyelitis of radius673361000119102
- Osteomyelitis of right radius1077671000119103
- Osteomyelitis of right ulna1077691000119102
- Periostitis of bilateral forearms15684761000119108
- Periostitis of both forearms15684761000119108
- Periostitis of left forearm15684721000119103
- Periostitis of right forearm15684801000119100
Clinical Terms
- Infection of ulna
- Osteomyelitis of left ulna
- Osteomyelitis of bilateral ulnas
- Periostitis of both forearms
- Periostitis of left forearm
- Osteomyelitis of both ulnas
- Osteomyelitis of both radii
- Periostitis of bilateral forearms
- Osteomyelitis of radius
- Osteomyelitis of left radius
- Periostitis of forearm
- Osteomyelitis of ulna
- Osteomyelitis of right ulna
- Osteomyelitis of right radius
- Periostitis of right forearm
- Osteomyelitis of bilateral radii
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other osteomyelitis, forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other osteomyelitis, forearm is M86.8X3. The full clinical description is "Other osteomyelitis, forearm". M86.8X3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M86.8X3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M86.8X3 represents “Other osteomyelitis, forearm”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M86.8X3 a billable code?
Yes, M86.8X3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M86.8X3 in?
M86.8X3 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M86.8X3?
M86.8X3 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.
Are additional codes required with M86.8X3?
Yes, when using M86.8X3, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
What SNOMED CT codes does M86.8X3 map to?
M86.8X3 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 203226002, 16007951000119107, 16007991000119102, 1077681000119100, 1077701000119102, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M86.8X3?
M86.8X3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0840001. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M86.8X3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other osteomyelitis, forearm 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 M86.8X3?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M86.8X3 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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