M86.151
BillableOther acute osteomyelitis, right femur
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.209V24HCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.482ESRDHCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.000What This Code Means
A sudden bone infection in the right thighbone (femur), the largest bone in the body, typically caused by bacteria entering through injury or the bloodstream.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm 'right' femur is documented; femur infections can be serious given the bone's size and weight-bearing function
- •Document the source of infection (trauma, hematogenous spread) if available for clinical context
Clinical Significance
Acute osteomyelitis of the right femur represents infection of the body's largest bone, posing significant risks for systemic complications and long-term mobility impairment. This condition requires aggressive treatment due to the femur's critical role in weight-bearing and ambulation.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Specific identification of right femur involvement
- ✓Documentation of acute infection onset
- ✓Clinical evidence of femoral bone infection
- ✓Imaging confirmation of osteomyelitis in right femur
- ✓Laboratory markers supporting active infection
- ✓Assessment of weight-bearing status and mobility
- ✓Documentation of pain and functional limitations
- ✓Treatment plan including immobilization considerations
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M86Osteomyelitis└M86.1Other acute osteomyelitis└M86.15Other acute osteomyelitis, femur└M86.151Other acute osteomyelitis, right femur
└M86.151Other acute osteomyelitis, right femur