M46.28 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M46.28 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M45-M49 Spondylopathies
- M46 Other inflammatory spondylopathies
- M46.0 Spinal enthesopathy
- M46.2 Osteomyelitis of vertebra
- M46.3 Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)
- M46.4 Discitis, unspecified
- M46.5 Other infective spondylopathies
- M46.8 Other specified inflammatory spondylopathies
- M46.9 Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M46.28 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M46.28 ICD 10 code
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.
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