ICD-10-CM M48.42: Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervical region

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About ICD-10-CM Code M48.42 (Fatigue fracture of vertebra)

ICD-10-CM code M48.42 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 M48.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M48.42 - Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervical region. 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 related to cervical region.