ICD-10-CM M86.251: Subacute osteomyelitis, right femur

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M86.251

Subacute osteomyelitis, right femur

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M86.251 (Subacute osteomyelitis)

ICD-10-CM code M86.251 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 M86.251 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M86.251 - Subacute osteomyelitis, right 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 Subacute osteomyelitis related to right femur.