M86.8X29 ICD-10-CM Code: Other osteomyelitis, unspecified upper arm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M86.8X29Other osteomyelitis, unspecified upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M86.8X29 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other osteopathies (M86-M90)
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Category M86
Osteomyelitis
- 4
Subcategory M86.8X2
Other osteomyelitis, upper arm
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Code M86.8X29
Other osteomyelitis, unspecified upper arm
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M86.8X29.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M86.8X29.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M86.8X29.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M86.8X29.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M86.8X29.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M86.8X29 mean?
M86.8X29 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other osteomyelitis, unspecified upper arm.”
Is M86.8X29 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M86.8X29 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M86.8X29 located in ICD-10-CM?
M86.8X29 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 and subcategory M86.8X2, Other osteomyelitis, upper arm.
What coding notes are listed for M86.8X29?
No inclusion terms are listed for M86.8X29 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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