S34.6XXD — Injury of peripheral nerve(s) at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, subsequent encounter
Is S34.6XXD billable?
Yes — S34.6XXD is billable for FY2027. S34.6XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S34.6XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S34.6XXD at a glance
| Code | S34.6XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of peripheral nerve(s) at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level, 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 S34.6XXD?
In S34.6XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S34.6XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S34.6XXD group to?
S34.6XXD 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 S34.6XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S34.6, the nearest indexed parent of S34.6XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › abdomen › peripheral
- Injury › nerve NEC › lumbar spinal › peripheral
- Injury › nerve NEC › sacral spinal › peripheral
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S34.6XXD to fully describe the condition. S34.6XXD 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 S34.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S34.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S34.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S34
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S34.6XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S34.6XXD existed?
S34.6XXD 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.