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M86.8X41BillableCCNew for FY2027

Other osteomyelitis, right hand

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue·Other osteomyelitis, hand·subcategory·FY 2027

Bone Infections: Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis.

Read more about bone infections on MedlinePlus · Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Instructional notes

Also applies, from M86.8: Other osteomyelitis

These notes sit on M86.8 and apply to every code under it, including M86.8X41.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • Brodie's abscess

Also applies, from M86: Osteomyelitis

These notes sit on M86 and apply to every code under it, including M86.8X41.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent
  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

Also applies, from Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

These notes sit on M86-M90 and apply to every code under it, including M86.8X41.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)

Where M86.8X41 sits

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Code history

  • FY 2026: replaced M86.8X4 (Other osteomyelitis, hand)