M86.8X5
BillableOther osteomyelitis, thigh
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 (osteomyelitis) affecting the thigh (femur) that doesn't fit into other specific osteomyelitis categories.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm whether the infection is in the femoral shaft, head, or neck for complete documentation
- •Ensure this is not acute or chronic osteomyelitis, which would use different code categories
Clinical Significance
Other osteomyelitis of the thigh indicates bone infection of the femur that doesn't conform to standard acute or chronic patterns. This condition affects the body's largest and strongest bone, potentially compromising weight-bearing capacity and mobility, requiring intensive treatment to prevent complications such as pathological fracture or septic arthritis of the hip or knee.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of femur osteomyelitis diagnosis
- ✓Clinical rationale for 'other' versus acute or chronic classification
- ✓Specification of femur involvement and anatomical location
- ✓Comprehensive imaging studies demonstrating bone infection
- ✓Laboratory studies supporting infection diagnosis
- ✓Treatment plan including long-term antibiotic therapy
- ✓Assessment of weight-bearing status and mobility
- ✓Documentation of atypical features justifying 'other' designation
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└M86Osteomyelitis└M86.8Other osteomyelitis└M86.8XOther osteomyelitis└M86.8X5Other osteomyelitis, thigh
└M86.8X5Other osteomyelitis, thigh