AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Osteitis Pubis Symphysis without Evidence of Osteomyelitis

A patient was admitted due to lower left quadrant pain. An MRI was performed and the results were concerning for possible osteomyelitis with pubic symphysis joint infection and surrounding bone marrow edema. The patient underwent a biopsy of the pubic symphysis. Pathology results were negative for osteomyelitis. The provider listed osteitis of the pubis symphysis as the diagnosis at discharge. What is the correct diagnosis code assignment for osteitis of the pubis symphysis without evidence of osteomyelitis? ...

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