ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M48.4
Fatigue fracture of vertebra
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M48.4
- pathological fracture NOS (M84.4-)
- 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.-)
- traumatic fracture of vertebrae (S12.0-S12.3-, S22.0-, S32.0-)
Stress fracture of vertebra
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M48.4:
- A: initial encounter for fracture
- D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S: sequela of fracture
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M48.4 (Fatigue fracture of vertebra)
ICD-10-CM code M48.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M48.4 - Fatigue fracture of vertebra. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fatigue fracture of vertebra.