M86.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M86.3Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M86.3 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Other osteopathies (M86-M90)
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Category M86
Osteomyelitis
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Code M86.3
Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis
More specific choices
Codes under M86.3
M86.3 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M86.30Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, unspecified site
M86.31Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, shoulder
M86.32Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, humerus
M86.33Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, radius and ulna
M86.34Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, hand
M86.35Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, femur
M86.36Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula
M86.37Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
M86.38Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, other site
M86.39Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, multiple sites
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M86.3.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M86.3.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M86.3.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M86.3.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M86.3.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M86.3 mean?
M86.3 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis.”
Is M86.3 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M86.3 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M86.3 located in ICD-10-CM?
M86.3 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other osteopathies (M86-M90) (M86–M90), under category M86, Osteomyelitis.
What coding notes are listed for M86.3?
No inclusion terms are listed for M86.3 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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