Bone Infections
Also known as: Osteomyelitis or osteitis, unspecified
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In short
Bones can get infected, and these infections are usually bacterial but can also be fungal. The infection may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, a recent injury to the bone, or those having hemodialysis. Symptoms include pain in the infected area, chills, fever, swelling, warmth, and redness. A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if there is a bone infection, and treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.
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Description
Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis.
Symptoms of bone infections include:
- Pain in the infected area
- Chills and fever
- Swelling, warmth, and redness
A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection. Treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.
Next to it in ICD-10
- M75Shoulder injuries and disorders (including frozen shoulder)
- M81Osteoporosis (without fracture)
- M85Other bone density and structure disorders
- M87Osteonecrosis
- M88Paget's Disease of Bone
- M94Other cartilage disorders
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Bone Infections?
M86 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Bone Infections?
FB84.Z: Osteomyelitis or osteitis, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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