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M48.36

Billable

Traumatic spondylopathy, lumbar region

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Spine damage caused by trauma in the lower back region (lumbar vertebrae).

Coding Tips

  • •Verify traumatic cause is documented; lumbar region is L1-L5
  • •Requires 7th character extension; frequently associated with work or sports injuries

Code Hierarchy

└M48Other spondylopathies└M48.3Traumatic spondylopathy└M48.36Traumatic spondylopathy, lumbar region
└M48.36Traumatic spondylopathy, lumbar region

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