M86.8X3Header code — not billableNew this fiscal year
Other osteomyelitis, forearm
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M86
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M86
M86OsteomyelitisM86.0Acute hematogenous osteomyelitisM86.00Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified siteYesM86.01Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, shoulderM86.011Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right shoulderYesM86.012Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left shoulderYesM86.019Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified shoulderYesM86.02Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, humerusM86.021Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right humerusYesM86.022Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left humerusYesM86.029Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified humerusYesM86.03Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, radius and ulna
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M86.8X3?
M86.8X3 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other osteomyelitis, forearm.
Is M86.8X3 a billable code?
No. M86.8X3 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M86.8X3 in?
M86.8X3 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M86.8X3 become effective?
M86.8X3 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M86.8X3?
M86.8X3 belongs to category M86, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.