Osteomyelitis

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Vertebrae, osteomyelitis (bone infection), Bone infection (osteomyelitis), NOS, Bone, tuberculosis (tuberculous osteomyelitis)

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Infection (old)
Type:	Category: Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Osteomyelitis
Sub Diagnosis:	OSTEOMYELITIS
Diagnosis Code:	4900-Osteomyelitis
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
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Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is often based on radiological results showing a lytic center with a ring of sclerosis. Culture of material taken from a bone biopsy is needed to identify the specific pathogen; alternative sampling methods such as needle puncture or surface swabs are easier to perform, but do not produce reliable results.If a bone culture isn't sent then those patients with radiological evidence should have the diagnosis with "no culture sent".

Osteomyelitis vs Osteoarthritis

• Discitis + antibiotics = Osteomyelitis
• Discitis + NO antibiotics = Osteoarthritis