M86.222
BillableSubacute osteomyelitis, left humerus
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 bone infection in the left upper arm bone (humerus) that develops gradually over weeks to months, causing inflammation and potential bone damage.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly identifies the humerus as the affected bone on the left side
- •Note any associated complications such as abscess formation or sequestrum in the medical record
Clinical Significance
Subacute osteomyelitis of the left humerus represents a bone infection with gradual onset affecting the major upper arm bone over weeks to months. This intermediate phase infection requires monitoring to prevent progression to chronic osteomyelitis and preserve upper extremity function.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Specific identification of left humerus involvement
- ✓Documentation of subacute infection timeline
- ✓Clinical evidence of humeral bone infection
- ✓Imaging confirmation of osteomyelitis in left humerus
- ✓Laboratory evidence of ongoing bone infection
- ✓Assessment of arm function and range of motion
- ✓Documentation of symptom progression
- ✓Treatment plan to prevent chronic conversion
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M86Osteomyelitis└M86.2Subacute osteomyelitis└M86.22Subacute osteomyelitis, humerus└M86.222Subacute osteomyelitis, left humerus
└M86.222Subacute osteomyelitis, left humerus