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)Click Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Infection (old) |
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| 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