M48.43XG ICD-10-CM Code: Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M48.43XGFatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M48.43XG sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Spondylopathies (M45-M49)
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Category M48
Other spondylopathies
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Subcategory M48.43
Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region
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Code M48.43XG
Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M48.43XG.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M48.43XG.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M48.43XG.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M48.43XG.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M48.43XG.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M48.43XG mean?
M48.43XG is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing.”
Is M48.43XG a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M48.43XG has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M48.43XG located in ICD-10-CM?
M48.43XG is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Spondylopathies (M45-M49) (M45–M49), under category M48, Other spondylopathies and subcategory M48.43, Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region.
What coding notes are listed for M48.43XG?
No inclusion terms are listed for M48.43XG in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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