S24
Non-billableInjury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level
Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in bronchusT17.5
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in lungT17.8
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •injury of brachial plexusS14.3
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
S24.0Concussion and edema of thoracic spinal cord
S24.1Other and unspecified injuries of thoracic spinal cord
S24.2Injury of nerve root of thoracic spine
S24.3Injury of peripheral nerves of thorax
S24.4Injury of thoracic sympathetic nervous system
S24.8Injury of other specified nerves of thorax
S24.9Injury of unspecified nerve of thorax
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Related ICF Categories(73)
The ICF Core Set for Spinal Cord Injury identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Temperament and personality functions
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Respiration functions
Exercise tolerance functions
Defecation functions
Urination functions
Sexual functions
Mobility of joint functions
Mobility of bone functions
Muscle power functions
Muscle tone functions
Protective functions of the skin
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Transferring oneself
Hand and arm use
Walking
Moving around
Moving around using equipment
Using transportation
Driving
Washing oneself
Caring for body parts
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Drinking
Looking after one's health
Acquisition of goods and services
Preparing meals
Doing housework
Assisting others
Basic interpersonal interactions
Complex interpersonal interactions
Informal social relationships
Family relationships
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Economic self-sufficiency
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Products and technology for personal use in daily living
Products and technology for personal indoor and outdoor mobility and transportation
Products and technology for communication
Design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for public use
Design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for private use
Immediate family
Extended family
Friends
Personal care providers and personal assistants
Health professionals
Other professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of friends
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Individual attitudes of other professionals
Societal attitudes
Social norms, practices and ideologies
Housing services, systems and policies
Communication services, systems and policies
Transportation services, systems and policies
Legal services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Education and training services, systems and policies
Labour and employment services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level is S24. The full clinical description is "Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level". S24 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S24 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S24 represents “Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level”. 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 S24 a billable code?
No, S24 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S24.
What chapter is S24 in?
S24 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S24?
S24 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 S24?
S24 has 7 child codes, including: S24.0 (Concussion and edema of thoracic spinal cord), S24.1 (Other and unspecified injuries of thoracic spinal cord), S24.2 (Injury of nerve root of thoracic spine), S24.3 (Injury of peripheral nerves of thorax), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S24?
Yes, when using S24, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S24?
S24 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452050. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level?
The ICF Core Set for Spinal Cord Injury includes 73 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S24?
S24 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB2Z (Injury of nerves or spinal cord at thorax level, unspecified).
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