2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S14

ICD-10-CM S14
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S14 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S14.0XXA, S14.0XXD, S14.0XXS, and S14.101A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S14
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
Short Description
Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S10-S19
Injuries to the neck

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS10-S19Injuries to the neck
CategoryS14Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
This CodeS14Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level

Specific Coding for Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck levelOverview

Non-specific codes like S14 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S14.0 for Concussion and edema of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.1 for Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.10 for Unspecified injury of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.11 for Complete lesion of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.12 for Central cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.13 for Anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.14 for Brown-Sequard syndrome of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.15 for Other incomplete lesions of cervical spinal cord

  • S14.2 for Injury of nerve root of cervical spine

  • S14.3 for Injury of brachial plexus

  • S14.4 for Injury of peripheral nerves of neck

  • S14.5 for Injury of cervical sympathetic nerves

  • S14.8 for Injury of other specified nerves of neck

  • S14.9 for Injury of unspecified nerves of neck

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level (S14). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code Also

  • any associated:
  • fracture of cervical vertebra S12.0 S12.6
  • open wound of neck S11
  • transient paralysis R29.5

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S14

7th Character

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

  • Code to highest level of cervical cord injury

Patient EducationClinical

Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S14Overview

Is S14 (Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level need a more specific code from this category, such as S14.0XXA, S14.0XXD, and S14.0XXS.