S14.123

Non-billable

Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord

Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S10-S19

Parent Code

S14.12

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of nape
  • injuries of supraclavicular region
  • injuries of throat

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for central cord syndrome at c3 level of cervical spinal cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for central cord syndrome at c3 level of cervical spinal cord is S14.123. The full clinical description is "Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord". S14.123 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S14.123 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S14.123 represents "Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S14.123 a billable code?

No, S14.123 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S14.123.

What chapter is S14.123 in?

S14.123 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S14.123?

S14.123 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S14.123?

S14.123 has 3 child codes, including: S14.123A (Central cord syndrome at C3, init), S14.123D (Central cord syndrome at C3, subs), S14.123S (Central cord syndrome at C3, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S14.123?

Yes, when using S14.123 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S14.123?

S14.123 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833926. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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