2021 ICD-10-CM Code M48.44XS

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sequela of fracture

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: M00–M99
  3. Section: M45-M49
  4. Block: M48
  5. M48.44XS - Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sqla
Version 2021
Billable Code
7th Character Code
Sequela Code
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

M48.44XS is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sequela of fracture. The code M48.44XS is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code M48.44XS might also be used to specify conditions or terms like fatigue fracture of vertebra or stress fracture of thoracic vertebra.

M48.44XS is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like fatigue fracture of vertebra thoracic region of fracture. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "sequela" code should be used for chronic or residual conditions that are complications of an initial acute disease, illness or injury. The most common sequela is pain. Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect.

ICD-10:M48.44XS
Short Description:Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sqla
Long Description:Fatigue fracture of vertebra, thoracic region, sequela of fracture

Code Classification

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert M48.44XS to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code M48.44XS its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients


Fractures

Also called: Broken bone

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Spine Injuries and Disorders

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include

Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement. Treatments differ by disease, but sometimes they include back braces and surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

Previous Code: M48.44XG

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