Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M86.139 is the diagnosis code for Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified radius and ulna. This code falls under the section "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M86.139 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M86.139 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M86.139 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified radius and ulna". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M86.139 is M86.13 ("Other acute osteomyelitis, radius and ulna"). M86.139 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M86.139 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M86.139 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified radius and ulna" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified radius and ulna is M86.139.
Yes, M86.139 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M86.139 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M86.139 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.