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S24.13

Non-billable

Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord

Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic 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

S20-S29

Parent Code

S24.1

Child Codes

5

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 corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of clavicle
  • injuries of scapular region
  • injuries of shoulder
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • injury of brachial plexus (S14.3)

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

  • any associated:
  • fracture of thoracic vertebra (S22.0-)
  • open wound of thorax (S21.-)
  • transient paralysis (R29.5)

Child Codes (5)

S24.131

Anterior cord syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord

S24.132

Anterior cord syndrome at T2-T6

S24.133

Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10

S24.134

Anterior cord syndrome at T11-T12

S24.139

Anterior cord syndrome at unsp level of thoracic spinal cord

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord is S24.13. The full clinical description is "Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord". S24.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S24.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S24.13 represents "Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic 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 S24.13 a billable code?

No, S24.13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S24.13.

What chapter is S24.13 in?

S24.13 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S24.13?

S24.13 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 S24.13?

S24.13 has 5 child codes, including: S24.131 (Anterior cord syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord), S24.132 (Anterior cord syndrome at T2-T6), S24.133 (Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10), S24.134 (Anterior cord syndrome at T11-T12), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with S24.13?

Yes, when using S24.13 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S24.13?

S24.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835795. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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