M48.51
Non-billableCollapsed vertebra, NEC, occipito-atlanto-axial region
Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, occipito-atlanto-axial region
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- current injury - see Injury of spine, by body region
- fatigue fracture of vertebra (M48.4)
- pathological fracture of vertebra due to neoplasm (M84.58)
- pathological fracture of vertebra due to other diagnosis (M84.68)
- pathological fracture of vertebra due to osteoporosis (M80.-)
- pathological fracture NOS (M84.4-)
- stress fracture of vertebra (M48.4-)
- traumatic fracture of vertebra (S12.-, S22.-, S32.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for collapsed vertebra, nec, occipito-atlanto-axial region?
The ICD-10-CM code for collapsed vertebra, nec, occipito-atlanto-axial region is M48.51. The full clinical description is "Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, occipito-atlanto-axial region". M48.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M48.51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M48.51 represents "Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, occipito-atlanto-axial region". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M48.51 a billable code?
No, M48.51 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under M48.51.
What chapter is M48.51 in?
M48.51 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M48.51?
M48.51 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: current injury - see Injury of spine, by body region; fatigue fracture of vertebra (M48.4); pathological fracture of vertebra due to neoplasm (M84.58); and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under M48.51?
M48.51 has 4 child codes, including: M48.51XA (Collapsed vertebra, NEC, occipito-atlanto-axial region, init), M48.51XD (Collapsed vert, NEC, occipt-atlan-ax rgn, 7thD), M48.51XG (Collapsed vert, NEC, occipt-atlan-ax rgn, 7thG), M48.51XS (Collapsed vertebra, NEC, occipt-atlan-ax region, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M48.51?
M48.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838660. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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