M48.40

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ChapterM00–M99
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Official Description

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M45-M49Spondylopathies (M45-M49)
M48Other spondylopathies
M48.4Fatigue fracture of vertebra
M48.40Fatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecifiedBillable
M48.40XAFatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified, initial encounter for fractureBillable
M48.40XDFatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
M48.40XGFatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
M48.40XSFatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified, sequela of fractureBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M48.40:

subcategoryM48.4
Fatigue fracture of vertebra
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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