1. ICD-10-CM Codes
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2. M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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3. M45-M49 Spondylopathies
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4. M48- Other spondylopathies
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5. 2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M48.50XA

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M48.50XA

Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified, initial encounter for fracture

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code

• M48.50XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• Short description: Collapsed vertebra, NEC, site unsp, init
• The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.50XA became effective on October 1, 2020.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M48.50XA - other international versions of ICD-10 M48.50XA may differ.

• 456 Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive fusions with mcc
• 457 Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive fusions with cc
• 458 Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive fusions without cc/mcc
• 542 Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
• 543 Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with cc
• 544 Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy without cc/mcc
• 791 Prematurity with major problems
• 793 Full term neonate with major problems

Convert M48.50XA to ICD-9-CM

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
• 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
• 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.