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M86.111 ICD-10-CM Code: Other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder

M86.111 maps to CMS-HCC V28 92. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Documentation must support MEAT. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · free HCC coding tools

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

M86.111

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder

A sudden bacterial bone infection in the right shoulder that is not blood-borne in origin, often resulting from trauma, surgery, or local spread of infection.

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Buddy Insight

Other acute osteomyelitis of the right shoulder represents non-hematogenous bone infection typically resulting from trauma, surgery, or contiguous spread from adjacent structures.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 92

Code-level coefficient reference

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 055

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

HCC 39

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
M86.1Other acute osteomyelitis
M86.11Other acute osteomyelitis, shoulder
M86.111Other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for M86.111 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for M86.111 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
M86.112Other acute osteomyelitis, left shoulder
M86.119Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified shoulder

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for M86.111 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for M86.111 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for M86.111 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for M86.111 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for M86.111 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation of acute osteomyelitis of right shoulder
Confirmation that infection is not hematogenous in origin
Clinical presentation with shoulder pain, swelling, and limited range of motion
Imaging confirmation of bone infection in shoulder structures

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation of acute osteomyelitis of right shoulder
Confirmation that infection is not hematogenous in origin
Clinical presentation with shoulder pain, swelling, and limited range of motion
Imaging confirmation of bone infection in shoulder structures

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Incorrect laterality assignment (right vs left)
Failing to exclude hematogenous origin
Using for soft tissue infections without bone involvement
Confusing acute with subacute or chronic phases

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
M86.112 — Use for left shoulder involvement
M86.119 — Use when shoulder laterality is unspecified
M86.011 — Use for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of right shoulder
M86.611 — Use for chronic osteomyelitis of right shoulder

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is M86.111 an HCC code?

Yes. M86.111 (Other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder) maps to HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.479. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.

Coder answer: M86.111 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.

Code
M86.111
Description
Other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder
HCC (V28)
HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis
RAF reference coefficient
0.479
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis
0.479
ESRDHCC 39, Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
Not separately weighted

These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.

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MEAT Criteria for M86.111

For M86.111 to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.

  • MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
  • EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
  • AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
  • TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed M86.111 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

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What This Code Means

M86.111 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other acute osteomyelitis, right shoulder. A sudden bacterial bone infection in the right shoulder that is not blood-borne in origin, often resulting from trauma, surgery, or local spread of infection. M86.111 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99), within the section covering other osteopathies (m86-m90).

Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, M86.111 maps to Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis (HCC 92) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.479. No V24 mapping is shown for M86.111; use the applicable model and payment year when reviewing the V28 mapping. V28 is the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model that reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

Verify laterality is documented as right; if not specified, use M86.119. Because M86.111 maps to an HCC category, the provider's documentation must satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) before the diagnosis is used for risk adjustment. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for M86.111 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Verify laterality is documented as right; if not specified, use M86.119
  • Distinguish from hematogenous osteomyelitis (M86.07x) which spreads through bloodstream

Clinical Significance

Other acute osteomyelitis of the right shoulder represents non-hematogenous bone infection typically resulting from trauma, surgery, or contiguous spread from adjacent structures. This condition requires aggressive treatment to preserve shoulder function and prevent progression to chronic infection with associated joint destruction and disability.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation of acute osteomyelitis of right shoulder
  • Confirmation that infection is not hematogenous in origin
  • Clinical presentation with shoulder pain, swelling, and limited range of motion
  • Imaging confirmation of bone infection in shoulder structures
  • Laboratory evidence supporting acute infectious process
  • Culture results and antibiotic sensitivity when available
  • Documentation of potential infection source (trauma, surgery, adjacent infection)
  • Assessment of shoulder function and range of motion limitations

Commonly Confused Codes

  • M86.112: Use for left shoulder involvement
  • M86.119: Use when shoulder laterality is unspecified
  • M86.011: Use for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of right shoulder
  • M86.611: Use for chronic osteomyelitis of right shoulder

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Because M86.111 maps to an HCC category, the documentation must satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) before the diagnosis is used for risk adjustment.

M86.111 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for M86.111. Review its source-labeled HCC coefficient above, check the RAF Calculator with complete member context for CMS-HCC V28 PY2026, and confirm the documentation the chart needs before the code is submitted. HCC Buddy shows no RAF score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

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