ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S34.121D Incomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).
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Other codes in S34
93 complete codes in this category.
- S34.115DComplete lesion of L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.115SComplete lesion of L5 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.119AComplete lesion of unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.119DComplete lesion of unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.119SComplete lesion of unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.121AIncomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.121DIncomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.121SIncomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.122AIncomplete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
- S34.122DIncomplete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S34.122SIncomplete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela
- S34.123AIncomplete lesion of L3 level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
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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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