S34.103S — Unspecified injury to L3 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
Is S34.103S billable?
Yes, but S34.103S is an unspecified code. S34.103S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S34.103S 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 S34.103S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S34.01XSConcussion and edema of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.21XSInjury of nerve root of lumbar spine, sequela
- S34.3XXSInjury of cauda equina, sequela
- S34.4XXSInjury of lumbosacral plexus, sequela
- S34.5XXSInjury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves, sequela
- S34.6XXSInjury of peripheral nerve(s) at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, sequela
- S34.8XXSInjury of other nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, sequela
S34.103S at a glance
| Code | S34.103S |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified injury to L3 level of lumbar 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 S34.103S?
In S34.103S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S34.103S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S34.103S group to?
S34.103S 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 S34.103S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S34.103, the nearest indexed parent of S34.103S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › spinal › lumbar › L3 level
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S34.103S.
- Unspecified injury to lumbar spinal cord level 3
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S34.103S to fully describe the condition. S34.103S 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 S34.103S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.103S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S34.103S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.103S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S34
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S34.103S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S34.103S existed?
S34.103S 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.