M86.8X8

Billable

ChapterM00–M99

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Official Description

Other osteomyelitis, other site

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M86-M90Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

M86Osteomyelitis

M86.8Other osteomyelitis

M86.8XOther osteomyelitis

M86.8X8Other osteomyelitis, other site

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M86.8X8:

subcategoryM86.8

Other osteomyelitis

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categoryM86

Osteomyelitis

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blockM86-M90

Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

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chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 456

Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with MCC

DRG 457

Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with CC

DRG 458

Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions without CC/MCC

DRG 539

Osteomyelitis with MCC

DRG 540

Osteomyelitis with CC

DRG 541

Osteomyelitis without CC/MCC

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