S24.134S — Anterior cord syndrome at T11-T12 level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela
Is S24.134S billable?
Yes — S24.134S is billable for FY2027. S24.134S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S24.134S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S24.134S at a glance
| Code | S24.134S |
|---|---|
| Description | Anterior cord syndrome at T11-T12 level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S24.134S?
In S24.134S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S24.134S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S24.134S group to?
S24.134S sits in MDC 01 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.
- 052Spinal Disorders and Injuries with CC/MCCmedical
- 053Spinal Disorders and Injuries without CC/MCCmedical
How is S24.134S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S24.134, the nearest indexed parent of S24.134S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › spinal › thoracic › anterior cord syndrome › T11-T12 level
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S24.134S to fully describe the condition. S24.134S 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 S24.134S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S24.134S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S24.134S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S24.134S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S24
The conditions below are not part of S24.134S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S24.134S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- injury of brachial plexus (S14.3)
Code also — inherited from S24
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S24.134S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S24.134S existed?
S24.134S 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.