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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14.1

Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord

ICD-10-CM Code:
S14.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the neck
      (S10-S19)
      • Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
        (S14)

S14.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S14.1 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord

Non-specific codes like S14.1 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cord:

  • S14.10 for Unspecified injury of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.101 for Unspecified injury at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.101A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.101D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.101S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.102 for Unspecified injury at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.102A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.102D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.102S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.103 for Unspecified injury at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.103A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.103D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.103S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.104 for Unspecified injury at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.104A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.104D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.104S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.105 for Unspecified injury at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.105A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.105D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.105S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.106 for Unspecified injury at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.106A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.106D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.106S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.107 for Unspecified injury at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.107A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.107D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.107S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.108 for Unspecified injury at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.108A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.108D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.108S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.109 for Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.109A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.109D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.109S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.11 for Complete lesion of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.111 for Complete lesion at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.112 for Complete lesion at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.113 for Complete lesion at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.113A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.113D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.113S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.114 for Complete lesion at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.114A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.114D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.114S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.115 for Complete lesion at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.115A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.115D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.115S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.116 for Complete lesion at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.116A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.116D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.116S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.117 for Complete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.117A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.117D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.117S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.118 for Complete lesion at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.118A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.118D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.118S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.119 for Complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.119A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.119D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.119S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.12 for Central cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.121 for Central cord syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.122 for Central cord syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.123 for Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.123A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.123D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.123S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.124 for Central cord syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.124A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.124D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.124S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.125 for Central cord syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.125A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.125D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.125S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.126 for Central cord syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.126A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.126D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.126S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.127 for Central cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.127A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.127D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.127S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.128 for Central cord syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.128A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.128D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.128S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.129 for Central cord syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.129S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.13 for Anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.131 for Anterior cord syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.131A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.131D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.131S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.132 for Anterior cord syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.132A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.132D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.132S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.133 for Anterior cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.133A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.133D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.133S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.134 for Anterior cord syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.134A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.134D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.134S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.135 for Anterior cord syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.135A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.135D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.135S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.136 for Anterior cord syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.136A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.136D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.136S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.137 for Anterior cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.137A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.137D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.137S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.138 for Anterior cord syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.138A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.138D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.138S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.139 for Anterior cord syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.139A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.139D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.139S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

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

  • S14.141 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.141A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.141D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.141S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.142 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.142A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.142D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.142S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.143 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.143A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.143D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.143S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.144 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.144A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.144D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.144S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.145 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.145A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.145D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.145S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.146 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.146A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.146D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.146S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.147 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.147A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.147D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.147S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.148 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.148A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.148D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.148S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.149 for Brown-Sequard syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.149A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.149D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.149S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.15 for Other incomplete lesions of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.151 for Other incomplete lesion at C1 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.151A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.151D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.151S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.152 for Other incomplete lesion at C2 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.152A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.152D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.152S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.153 for Other incomplete lesion at C3 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.153A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.153D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.153S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.154 for Other incomplete lesion at C4 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.154A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.154D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.154S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.155 for Other incomplete lesion at C5 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.155A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.155D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.155S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.156 for Other incomplete lesion at C6 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.156A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.156D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.156S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.157 for Other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.157A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.157D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.157S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.158 for Other incomplete lesion at C8 level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.158A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.158D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.158S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S14.159 for Other incomplete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.159A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.159D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S14.159S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

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 aplicable episode of care:

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

Patient Education


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.

Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or wearing a cervical collar. You rarely need surgery.


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Spinal Cord Injuries

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal cord injury disrupts the signals. Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures (breaks) or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't cut through your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces of vertebrae tear into cord tissue or press down on the nerve parts that carry signals.

Spinal cord injuries can be complete or incomplete. With a complete spinal cord injury, the cord can't send signals below the level of the injury. As a result, you are paralyzed below the injury. With an incomplete injury, you have some movement and sensation below the injury.

A spinal cord injury is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment can reduce long-term effects. Treatments may include medicines, braces or traction to stabilize the spine, and surgery. Later treatment usually includes medicines and rehabilitation therapy. Mobility aids and assistive devices may help you to get around and do some daily tasks.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.