S14.3
Non-billableInjury of brachial plexus
Injury of brachial plexus
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 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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
S14.0Concussion and edema of cervical spinal cord
S14.1Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord
S14.2Injury of nerve root of cervical spine
S14.4Injury of peripheral nerves of neck
S14.5Injury of cervical sympathetic nerves
S14.8Injury of other specified nerves of neck
S14.9Injury of unspecified nerves of neck
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Brachial Plexus InjuriesC0161446
- Brachial Plexus InjuryC0161446
- Brachial plexus injuryC0161446
- Injury of brachial plexusC0161446
- Injury of brachial plexus (disorder)C0161446
- Injury to brachial plexusC0161446
- Traumatic brachial plexus lesionC0161446
- brachial injuries plexusC0161446
- brachial injury plexusC0161446
- brachial plexus injuryC0161446
- of brachial plexus injuryC0161446
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 brachial plexus?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of brachial plexus is S14.3. The full clinical description is "Injury of brachial plexus". S14.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S14.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S14.3 represents “Injury of brachial plexus”. 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 S14.3 a billable code?
No, S14.3 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 S14.3.
What chapter is S14.3 in?
S14.3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S14.3?
S14.3 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 S14.3?
S14.3 has 3 child codes, including: S14.3XXA (Injury of brachial plexus, initial encounter), S14.3XXD (Injury of brachial plexus, subsequent encounter), S14.3XXS (Injury of brachial plexus, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S14.3?
Yes, when using S14.3, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S14.3?
S14.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161446. 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 brachial plexus?
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 S14.3?
S14.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA41.Z (Injury of brachial plexus, unspecified).
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