T14.90XS — Injury, unspecified, sequela
Is T14.90XS billable?
Yes, but T14.90XS is an unspecified code. T14.90XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T14.90XS 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 T14.90XS.
T14.90XS at a glance
| Code | T14.90XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury, unspecified, 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 T14.90XS?
In T14.90XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T14.90XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T14.90XS group to?
T14.90XS sits in MDC 21 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.
- 913Traumatic Injury with MCCmedical
- 914Traumatic Injury without MCCmedical
How is T14.90XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T14.90, the nearest indexed parent of T14.90XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T14.90XS.
- Injury NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T14
The conditions below can never be reported together with T14.90XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- multiple unspecified injuries (T07)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T14.90XS to fully describe the condition. T14.90XS 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 T14.90XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T14.90XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T14.90XS existed?
T14.90XS first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.