M48.55XG

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ChapterM00–M99

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Official Description

Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracolumbar region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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

M48.5Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified

M48.55Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracolumbar region

M48.55XGCollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracolumbar region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M48.55XG:

subcategoryM48.5

Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified

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chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC

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