M48.50XS – Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, sequela of fracture

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M48.50XS

Code: M48.50XS (claims format: M4850XS)
Description: Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, sequela of fracture
Short description: Collapsed vertebra, NEC, site unsp, sequela of fracture
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M45-M49 Spondylopathies
Parent codes: M48 › M48.5 › M48.50

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter for fracture
`D`	subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
`G`	subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
`S`	sequela of fracture

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M48.5 – Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified

Applicable to:

Collapsed vertebra NOS
Compression fracture of vertebra NOS
Wedging of vertebra NOS

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current injury - see Injury of spine, by body region
fatigue fracture of vertebra (M48.4)
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.-)
pathological fracture NOS (M84.4-)
stress fracture of vertebra (M48.4-)
traumatic fracture of vertebra (S12.-, S22.-, S32.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M48.5:

Related codes in M48.50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M48.50XS?

M48.50XS is the ICD-10-CM code for collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, sequela of fracture, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).

Is M48.50XS a billable code?

Yes. M48.50XS is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M48.50XS belong to?

It belongs to category M48 – Other spondylopathies.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.