Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M86.162 is the diagnosis code for Other acute osteomyelitis, left tibia and fibula. 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 M86.162 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M86.162 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M86.162 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other acute osteomyelitis, left tibia and fibula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M86.162 is M86.16 ("Other acute osteomyelitis, tibia and fibula"). M86.162 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M86.162 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M86.162 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other acute osteomyelitis, left tibia and fibula" 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, left tibia and fibula is M86.162.
Yes, M86.162 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M86.162 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M86.162 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.