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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M48.43XS ICD-10-CM Code: Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, sequela of fracture

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M48.43XS

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, sequela of fracture

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M48.43XS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Spondylopathies (M45-M49)

  3. 3

    Category M48

    Other spondylopathies

  4. 4

    Subcategory M48.43

    Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region

  5. 5

    Code M48.43XS

    Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, sequela of fracture

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M48.43XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M48.43XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M48.43XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for M48.43XS.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for M48.43XS.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M48.43XS mean?

M48.43XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, sequela of fracture.”

Is M48.43XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M48.43XS 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 M48.43XS located in ICD-10-CM?

M48.43XS 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 M48.43XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for M48.43XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related M48.43 codes

M48.43XA

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, initial encounter for fracture

M48.43XD

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

M48.43XG

Fatigue fracture of vertebra, cervicothoracic region, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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