ICD-10-CM M86.159: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified femur

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About ICD-10-CM Code M86.159 (Other acute osteomyelitis)

ICD-10-CM code M86.159 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M86.159 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M86.159 - Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified femur. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other acute osteomyelitis related to unspecified femur.