M86.61 – Other chronic osteomyelitis, shoulder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M86.61
Code
M86.61 (claims format: M8661)
Description
Other chronic osteomyelitis, shoulder
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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 › M86.6

Billable codes under M86.61

M86.61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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):
Excludes2 (not included here):
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent
  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

Block M86-M90

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)

Index terms for M86.61

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M86.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M86.61?

M86.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for other chronic osteomyelitis, shoulder, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).

Is M86.61 a billable code?

No. M86.61 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M86.61 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.