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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14.13

Anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord

ICD-10-CM Code:
S14.13
ICD-10 Code for:
Anterior cord syndrome 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)

S14.13 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of anterior cord syndrome 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord

Non-specific codes like S14.13 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 anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord:

  • 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

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.