S24.132A - Anterior cord syndrome at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter
| ICD-10: | S24.132A |
| Short Description: | Anterior cord syndrome at T2-T6, init |
| Long Description: | Anterior cord syndrome at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter |
| Status: | Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
S24.132A is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of anterior cord syndrome at t2-t6 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
S24.132A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like anterior cord syndrome at t2-t6 level of thoracic spinal cord. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord at T2 level
- Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord at T3 level
- Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord at T4 level
- Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord at T5 level
- Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord at T6 level
- Anterior thoracic cord injury, without bony injury, T1-6
- Incomplete spinal cord lesion at T1-T6 level without bone injury
- Injury at T1-T6 level with spinal cord injury AND without bone injury
- Open fracture of T1-T6 level with anterior cord syndrome
- Open fracture of T1-T6 level with spinal cord injury
- Open fracture of T1-T6 level with spinal cord injury
- Open spinal fracture with anterior thoracic cord lesion, T1-6
- Traumatic anterior cord syndrome
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level (S24). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Convert to ICD-9 Code
| Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| S24.132A | 952.12 - Anterior cord synd/t1-t6 | |
| Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code. | ||
Patient Education
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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
