ICD-10-CM Code M48.23
Kissing spine, cervicothoracic region
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M48.23 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of kissing spine, cervicothoracic region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M482 is used to code Baastrup's sign
Baastrup's sign, or kissing spine, is an orthopedic and radiographic disorder that often occurs in elderly humans. It is characterized by enlargement of the posterior spinous projections of the lumbar spine, with normal intervertebral disc height and neuroforamina. The reason it is referred to as kissing spine is because the posterior spinous processes 'kiss' and touch one another as the individual goes into lumbar extension, for example when flat on their stomach. The condition has been seen in humans, canines, particularly with boxer breeds, and certain breeds of horses. This disorder is named after Christian Ingerslev Baastrup.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 721.5 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems with MCC.
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M48.23 - Kissing spine, cervicothoracic region'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M48.23 and a single ICD9 code, 721.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M48.2 - Kissing spine