Enhanced MS-DRG Definitions Manual

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code S24

Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level

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Coding Guidelines for S24

S24 is a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code meaning 'Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level'.

Separate Conditions Not Covered By S24

These conditions are is not covered by S24:

  • injury of brachial plexus (S14.3)

A patient may have both conditions at the same time, but both conditions must be coded separately.

Two Codes Required to Describe Condition

Two codes may be required to fully describe the patient's condition, but the sequencing of the two codes is discretionary, depending on the severity of the conditions and the reason for the patient encounter.

  • any associated:
  • fracture of thoracic vertebra (S22.0-)
  • open wound of thorax (S21.-)
  • transient paralysis (R29.5)

Complications & Comorbid Conditions (CC/MCC) Rules for S24

S24 is not a CC or MCC.

DRG Mapping Rules for S24

S24 doesn't map to any MS-DRGs.

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