S14.14

Non-billable

Brown-Sequard syndrome of cervical spinal cord

Brown-Sequard syndrome 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

S14.1

Child Codes

9

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 (9)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for brown-sequard syndrome of cervical spinal cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for brown-sequard syndrome of cervical spinal cord is S14.14. The full clinical description is "Brown-Sequard syndrome of cervical spinal cord". S14.14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S14.14 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S14.14 represents "Brown-Sequard syndrome 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 S14.14 a billable code?

No, S14.14 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S14.14.

What chapter is S14.14 in?

S14.14 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S14.14?

S14.14 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 S14.14?

S14.14 has 9 child codes, including: S14.141 (Brown-Sequard syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cord), S14.142 (Brown-Sequard syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cord), S14.143 (Brown-Sequard syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord), S14.144 (Brown-Sequard syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cord), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with S14.14?

Yes, when using S14.14 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S14.14?

S14.14 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833991. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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