M48.54⚠ Requires 7th Character

Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic region

Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to M48.54:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM48.54XADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM48.54XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM48.54XGSsequela of fractureM48.54XS

Sub-codes of M48.54(4)

M48.54 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M48.54ACollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…✓ BillableM48.54DCollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…✓ BillableM48.54GCollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…✓ BillableM48.54SCollapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)├M45-M49Spondylopathies (M45-M49)├M48Other spondylopathies
└M48.54Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic regio…

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