S14.127D — Central cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter
Is S14.127D billable?
Yes — S14.127D is billable for FY2027. S14.127D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S14.127D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S14.127D at a glance
| Code | S14.127D |
|---|---|
| Description | Central cord syndrome at C7 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 S14.127D?
In S14.127D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S14.127D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S14.127D group to?
S14.127D 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 S14.127D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S14.127, the nearest indexed parent of S14.127D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › spinal › cervical › central cord syndrome › C7 level
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S14.127D to fully describe the condition. S14.127D 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 S14.127D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S14.127D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S14.127D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S14.127D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S14
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S14.127D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S14.127D existed?
S14.127D 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.