Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code. M46.26 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M46.26 became effective on October 1, 2019.
Short description: Ac osteomyelitis NEC. ICD-9-CM 730.08 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 730.08 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Approximate Synonyms. Aseptic necrosis with osteomyelitis. Avascular necrosis of bone as late effect of osteomyelitis. Bone infection of ankle. Bone infection of femur. Bone infection of foot.
Osteomyelitis can cause severe pain in the infected bone. If it is not treated, it can kill bone tissue. Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone caused by a pyogenic organism; it may remain localized or may spread through the bone to involve the marrow, cortex, cancellous tissue, and periosteum.
Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region M46. 26 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M46. 26 became effective on October 1, 2021.
730.1ICD-9 Code 730.1 -Chronic osteomyelitis- Codify by AAPC.
There are three subcategories for reporting this condition using ICD-10-CM, including M86. 0 Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, M86. 1 Other acute osteomyelitis, and M86. 2 Sub-acute osteomyelitis.
Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
ICD-10 code: M46. 28 Osteomyelitis of vertebra Sacral and sacrococcygeal region.
28 for Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
CPT® Code 21025 in section: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
Acute osteomyelitis is the clinical term for a new infection in bone. This infection occurs predominantly in children and is often seeded hematogenously. In adults, osteomyelitis is usually a subacute or chronic infection that develops secondary to an open injury to bone and surrounding soft tissue.
Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site M86. 60 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M86. 60 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Vertebral osteomyelitis is the most common form of vertebral infection. It can develop from direct open spinal trauma, infections in surrounding areas and from bacteria that spreads to a vertebra from the blood. Intervertebral disc space infections involve the space between adjacent vertebrae.
Osteomyelitishematogenous (blood-borne) osteomyelitis.anaerobic osteomyelitis.osteomyelitis due to vascular insufficiency.osteomyelitis, pyogenic, acute.osteomyelitis, pyogenic, chronic.vertebral osteomyelitis.
In adults, the vertebrae are the most common site of hematogenous osteomyelitis, but infection may also occur in the long bones, pelvis, and clavicle. Primary hematogenous osteomyelitis is more common in infants and children, usually occurring in the long-bone metaphysis.