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S34

Non-billable

Inj lower spinl cord and nrv at abd, low back and pelv level

Injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord and nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Child Codes

9

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries to the abdominal wall
  • injuries to the anus
  • injuries to the buttock
  • injuries to the external genitalia
  • injuries to the flank
  • injuries to the groin

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 anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • 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

  • any associated:
  • fracture of vertebra (S22.0-, S32.0-)
  • open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S31.-)
  • transient paralysis (R29.5)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (9)

S34.0

Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord

S34.1

Other and unsp injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord

S34.2

Injury of nerve root of lumbar and sacral spine

S34.3

Injury of cauda equina

S34.4

Injury of lumbosacral plexus

S34.5

Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves

S34.6

Inj prph nerve(s) at abdomen, low back and pelvis level

S34.8

Injury of oth nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level

S34.9

Injury of unsp nerves at abdomen, low back and pelvis level

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S34?

ICD-10-CM code S34 represents "Injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord and nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S34 a billable code?

No, S34 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 S34.

What chapter is S34 in?

S34 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S34?

S34 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 S34?

S34 has 9 child codes, including: S34.0 (Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord), S34.1 (Other and unsp injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord), S34.2 (Injury of nerve root of lumbar and sacral spine), S34.3 (Injury of cauda equina), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with S34?

Yes, when using S34 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S34?

S34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838603. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.