ICD Code M86-

ICD code M86- is osteomyelitis, which refers to an infection and inflammation of the bone.

1. Presence of localized bone pain and tenderness

2. Swelling, redness, or warmth over the affected bone

3. Fever or elevated body temperature

4. Elevated inflammatory markers (e.g., ESR, CRP)

5. Radiographic evidence of bone inflammation, lytic lesions, or sequestrum

6. Positive microbiological culture from bone biopsy or aspirate

7. History of recent trauma, surgery, or infection near the affected bone

8. Chronic or recurrent symptoms suggestive of ongoing bone infection

9. Systemic symptoms such as malaise or fatigue in conjunction with localized findings

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M86- include:

- 20680 (Removal of implant; deep)

- 23130 (Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, shoulder area)

- 27301 (Incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, thigh/knee region)

- 27603 (Incision and drainage, leg or ankle, deep abscess or hematoma)

- 49080 (Abdominal abscess, open drainage)

- 10180 (Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection)

- 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue)

- 11043 (Debridement, muscle and/or fascia)

- 11044 (Debridement, bone)

- 20225 (Biopsy, bone, trocar or needle; deep)

- 20240 (Biopsy, bone, open; superficial)

- 20245 (Biopsy, bone, open; deep)

CPT code selection depends on the specific clinical scenario and anatomical site.

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