S34.02XS — Concussion and edema of sacral spinal cord, sequela
Is S34.02XS billable?
Yes — S34.02XS is billable for FY2027. S34.02XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S34.02XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S34.02XS at a glance
| Code | S34.02XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Concussion and edema of sacral 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 S34.02XS?
In S34.02XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S34.02XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S34.02XS group to?
S34.02XS 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 S34.02XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S34.02, the nearest indexed parent of S34.02XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Concussion › conus medullaris (brain) (cerebral) (current)
- Concussion › spinal › sacral (brain) (cerebral) (current)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S34.02XS.
- Concussion and edema of conus medullaris
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S34.02XS to fully describe the condition. S34.02XS 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 S34.02XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.02XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S34.02XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.02XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S34
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S34.02XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S34.02XS existed?
S34.02XS 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.