M48.56
Non-billableCollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar region
Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar 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 vertebraM48.4
- •pathological fracture of vertebra due to neoplasmM84.58
- •pathological fracture of vertebra due to other diagnosisM84.68
- •pathological fracture of vertebra due to osteoporosisM80
- •pathological fracture NOSM84.4
- •stress fracture of vertebraM48.4
- •traumatic fracture of vertebra, ,S12, S22, S32
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)
M48.50Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unsp
M48.51Collapsed vertebra, NEC, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M48.52Collapsed vertebra, NEC, cervical region
M48.53Collapsed vertebra, NEC, cervicothoracic region
M48.54Collapsed vertebra, NEC, thoracic region
M48.55Collapsed vertebra, NEC, thoracolumbar region
M48.57Collapsed vertebra, NEC, lumbosacral region
M48.58Collapsed vertebra, NEC, sacr/sacrocygl region
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar region?
The ICD-10-CM code for collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar region is M48.56. The full clinical description is "Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar region". M48.56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M48.56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M48.56 represents “Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar 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 M48.56 a billable code?
No, M48.56 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 M48.56.
What chapter is M48.56 in?
M48.56 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M48.56?
M48.56 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 M48.56?
M48.56 has 4 child codes, including: M48.56XA (Collapsed vertebra, NEC, lumbar region, init), M48.56XD (Collapsed vert, NEC, lumbar region, subs for fx w routn heal), M48.56XG (Collapsed vert, NEC, lumbar region, subs for fx w delay heal), M48.56XS (Collapsed vertebra, NEC, lumbar region, sequela of fracture).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M48.56?
M48.56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838665. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M48.56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, lumbar 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 M48.56?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M48.56 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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