ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S34.109A Unspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S34
93 complete codes in this category.
- S34.104AUnspecified injury to L4 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.104DUnspecified injury to L4 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.104SUnspecified injury to L4 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.105AUnspecified injury to L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.105DUnspecified injury to L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.105SUnspecified injury to L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.109AUnspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.109DUnspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.109SUnspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.111AComplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.111DComplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.111SComplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Unspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S34.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has S34, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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