Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M86.641 is the diagnosis code for Other chronic osteomyelitis, right hand. 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 M86.641 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M86.641 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M86.641 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other chronic osteomyelitis, right hand". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M86.641 is M86.64 ("Other chronic osteomyelitis, hand"). M86.641 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M86.641 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M86.641 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other chronic osteomyelitis, right hand" 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 chronic osteomyelitis, right hand is M86.641.
Yes, M86.641 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M86.641 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M86.641 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.