Is M86.02 a billable code?
No. M86.02 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M86.02: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M86.02 groups related diagnoses under acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M86.02
- M86.021Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right humerus
- M86.022Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left humerus
- M86.029Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified humerus
Other codes in M86.0 Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis
- M86.00Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M86.01Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, shoulderheader
- M86.03Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, radius and ulnaheader
- M86.04Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, handheader
- M86.05Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, femurheader
- M86.06Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, tibia and fibulaheader
- M86.07Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, ankle and footheader
- M86.08Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, other sites
- M86.09Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, multiple sites
M86.02 questions
What does M86.02 mean?
M86.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, humerus. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.