S14.109D — Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter
Is S14.109D billable?
Yes, but S14.109D is an unspecified code. S14.109D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S14.109D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S14.109D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S14.0XXDConcussion and edema of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S14.2XXDInjury of nerve root of cervical spine, subsequent encounter
- S14.3XXDInjury of brachial plexus, subsequent encounter
- S14.4XXDInjury of peripheral nerves of neck, subsequent encounter
- S14.5XXDInjury of cervical sympathetic nerves, subsequent encounter
S14.109D at a glance
| Code | S14.109D |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S14.109D?
In S14.109D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S14.109D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S14.109D group to?
S14.109D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S14.109D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S14.109, the nearest indexed parent of S14.109D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › spinal › cervical
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S14.109D.
- Injury of cervical spinal cord NOS
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S14.109D to fully describe the condition. S14.109D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S14.109D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S14.109D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S14.109D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S14.109D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S14
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S14.109D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S14.109D existed?
S14.109D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.