2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14.157SOther incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela
S14.157S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as incomplete spinal cord lesion at C5-C7 level without bone injury. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S14.157S 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.
- Incomplete spinal cord lesion at C5-C7 level without bone injury
- Injury at C5-C7 level with spinal cord injury AND without bone injury
- Open fracture of C5-C7 level with incomplete spinal cord lesion
- Open fracture of C5-C7 level with spinal cord injury
- Open spinal fracture with posterior cervical cord lesion, C5-7
- Posterior cord syndrome due to open fracture of C5-C7 level
- Posterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord at C7 level
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.
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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Convert S14.157S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S14.157SOverview
Is S14.157S (Other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S14.157S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord itself has resolved, not the original event.
Is S14.157S 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 other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S14.157S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 907.2 (late eff spinal cord inj). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
