S24.15 ICD-10-CM Code: Other incomplete lesions of thoracic spinal cord
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S24.15 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Incomplete lesion of thoracic spinal cord NOS
- Posterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- injury of brachial plexus (S14.3) Compare S24.15 vs S14.3 →
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Compare S24.15 vs T20 →
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5) Compare S24.15 vs T17.5 →
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1) Compare S24.15 vs T18.1 →
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8) Compare S24.15 vs T17.8 →
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4) Compare S24.15 vs T17.4 →
- frostbite (T33-T34) Compare S24.15 vs T33 →
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4) Compare S24.15 vs T63.4 →
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated:
- fracture of thoracic vertebra (S22.0-)
- open wound of thorax (S21.-)
- transient paralysis (R29.5)
Change history
No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.
Verify Before Coding
- Not billable as written — a more specific code is required: S24.151A, S24.151D, S24.151S, S24.152A, S24.152D.
- Requires a 7th character. "The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S24" Options: S24.151A, S24.151D, S24.151S, S24.152A, S24.152D, S24.152S
From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.
Contextual Map
Every relationship of S24.15 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.
Hierarchy
- S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]
Referenced by Code First instructions
- R29.5 — Transient paralysis [Code First](via S24.1.-): “any associated spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-, S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)” · check together
- S22 — Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine [Code First](via S24.1.-): “, if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)” · check together
Referenced by Code Also instructions
- S21 — Open wound of thorax [Code Also](via S24.1.-): “spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)” · check together
- S23.1 — Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra [Code Also](via S24.1.-): “spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)” · check together
- S31 — Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals [Code Also](via S24.1.-): “spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)” · check together
- S33.1 — Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra [Code Also](via S24.1.-): “spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)” · check together
Nearest codes (40)
- S24 — Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level [Sibling]
- S24.141 — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord [Sibling]
- S24.141A — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter [Sibling]
- S24.141D — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
- S24.141S — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela [Sibling]
- S24.142 — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord [Sibling]
- S24.142A — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter [Sibling]
- S24.142D — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
- and 32 more
Referenced by Other Codes
Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name S24.15 or its code family.
2 Code First instructions across 2 chapters: R29.5 (via S24.1.-), S22 (via S24.1.-).
4 Code Also instructions: S21 (via S24.1.-), S23.1 (via S24.1.-), S31 (via S24.1.-), S33.1 (via S24.1.-).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S24.15 be billed directly?
No. S24.15 (Other incomplete lesions of thoracic spinal cord) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S24.15 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S24.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S24.15 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S24.144S — Brown-Séquard syndrome at T11-T12 level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela
- S24.149 — Brown-Séquard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord
- S24.149A — Brown-Séquard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter
- S24.149D — Brown-Séquard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S24.149S — Brown-Séquard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela
- S24.151 — Other incomplete lesion at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord
- S24.151A — Other incomplete lesion at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter
- S24.151D — Other incomplete lesion at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S24.151S — Other incomplete lesion at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela
- S24.152 — Other incomplete lesion at T2-T6 level of thoracic spinal cord