2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14.119DComplete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S14

ICD-10-CM S14.119D
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S14.119D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spinal cord injury (SCI), subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S14.119D
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Complete lesion at unsp level of cervical spinal cord, subs
Parent Code
S14.119
Complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord

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 CodeS14.119DComplete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S14.119D is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Closed fracture of C1-C4 level with spinal cord injury
  • Closed fracture of C5-C7 level with spinal cord injury
  • Closed spinal dislocation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Closed spinal fracture with complete cervical cord lesion, C1-4
  • Closed spinal fracture with complete cervical cord lesion, C5-7
  • Closed spinal subluxation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Closed traumatic dislocation of cervical vertebra
  • Complete lesion of cervical spinal cord
  • Injury of cervical spinal cord due to closed fracture of cervical spine
  • Open fracture of C1-C4 level with spinal cord injury
  • Open fracture of C5-C7 level with spinal cord injury
  • Open spinal dislocation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Open spinal fracture with complete cervical cord lesion, C1-4
  • Open spinal fracture with complete cervical cord lesion, C5-7
  • Open spinal subluxation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Spinal subluxation with cervical cord lesion
  • Transection of cervical cord
  • Transection of spinal cord

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.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ046
Spinal cord injury (SCI), subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert S14.119D to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 S14.119DOverview

Is S14.119D (Complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S14.119D mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S14.119D group to?

When complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S14.119D exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S14.119D?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.