F41.0 - Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]

Clinical Definition

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow, characterized by inflammation and progressive destruction of bone tissue. The infection can be acute or chronic and may affect any bone in the body.

Documentation Requirements

• Specify anatomical site/bone affected

• Document laterality (left, right, bilateral)

• Indicate acuity (acute vs. chronic)

• State causative organism if known (e.g., MRSA, Staphylococcus)

• Note if there is any underlying condition (diabetes, peripheral vascular disease)

• Specify if:

  • Post-procedural/surgical

  • Drug-induced

  • Hematogenous spread

  • Direct extension from adjacent infection

• Document any associated complications

Common Synonyms

• Bone infection

• Infected bone

• Deep bone infection

• Bone inflammation

• Septic bone

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Periodontal disease

• Vertebral osteomyelitis (M46.2-)

Excludes2:

• Jaw osteomyelitis (K10.2-)

• Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

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