M86.38 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, other site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M86.38
- Code
M86.38(claims format:M8638)- Description
- Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, other site
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M86-M90 Other osteopathies
- Parent codes
- M86 › M86.3
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M86 – Osteomyelitis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Use additional code:
Block M86-M90
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)
Index terms for M86.38
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, rib
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, neck
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, ilium
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, skull
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, ischium
- Osteomyelitis, chronic, hematogenous NEC, multifocal, pubic ramus [pubis]
Related codes in M86.3
- M86.30 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, unspecified siteBillable
- M86.31 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, shoulderHeader
- M86.32 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, humerusHeader
- M86.33 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, radius and ulnaHeader
- M86.34 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, handHeader
- M86.35 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, femurHeader
- M86.36 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, tibia and fibulaHeader
- M86.37 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, ankle and footHeader
- M86.39 – Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M86.38?
M86.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, other site, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).
Is M86.38 a billable code?
Yes. M86.38 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M86.38 belong to?
It belongs to category M86 – Osteomyelitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.