Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for spinal cord injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Cord Injury
Use ICD-10 code S14.1- for injury of cervical spinal cord, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Fracture of cervical vertebra
Use alongside S14.1- if a cervical fracture is present.
Fracture of thoracic vertebra
Use alongside S24.1- if a thoracic fracture is present.
Fracture of lumbar vertebra
Use alongside S34.1- if a lumbar fracture is present.
The ICD-10 codes for spinal cord injury vary by location: S14.1- for cervical, S24.1- for thoracic, and S34.1- for lumbar/sacral injuries.
Document spinal cord injuries using the ASIA Impairment Scale, including neurological level, completeness of injury, and imaging findings.