M48.44
Non-billableFatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region
Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(8)
M48.40Fatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified
M48.41Fatigue fracture of vertebra, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M48.42Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervical region
M48.43Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region
M48.45Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracolumbar region
M48.46Fatigue fracture of vertebra, lumbar region
M48.47Fatigue fracture of vertebra, lumbosacral region
M48.48Fatigue fracture of vertebra, sacr/sacrocygl region
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region?
The ICD-10-CM code for fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region is M48.44. The full clinical description is "Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region". M48.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M48.44 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M48.44 represents “Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic 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 M48.44 a billable code?
No, M48.44 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 M48.44.
What chapter is M48.44 in?
M48.44 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M48.44?
M48.44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: pathological fracture NOS (M84.4-); pathological fracture of vertebra due to neoplasm (M84.58); pathological fracture of vertebra due to other diagnosis (M84.68); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under M48.44?
M48.44 has 4 child codes, including: M48.44XA (Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, init for fx), M48.44XD (Fatigue fx vertebra, thor region, subs for fx w routn heal), M48.44XG (Fatigue fx vertebra, thor region, subs for fx w delay heal), M48.44XS (Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M48.44?
M48.44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838653. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M48.44 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M48.44?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M48.44 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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