M48.4

Non-billable

Fatigue fracture of vertebra

M48.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fatigue fracture of vertebra. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M48.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M48
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Includes

  • Stress fracture of vertebra

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M48.4?
M48.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fatigue fracture of vertebra". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M48.4 a billable code?
No — M48.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M48.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M48.4?
M48.4 has 9 more specific child codes, including M48.40, M48.41, M48.42.
What is excluded from M48.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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