S34.0 is the authoritative medical code for Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord (ICD-10-CM S34.0), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S34.0. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: injuries to the abdominal wall; injuries to the anus; injuries to the buttock; injuries to the external genitalia; injuries to the flank; injuries to the groin. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5; effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-; effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated:; fracture of vertebra (S22.0-, S32.0-); open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis S31.-; transient paralysis R29.5. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S34.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S34.0 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5
- effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-
- effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated:
- fracture of vertebra (S22.0-, S32.0-)
- open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis S31.-
- transient paralysis R29.5
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S34.0 be billed directly?
No. S34.0 (Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S34.0 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S34.
Can S34.0 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S34.0 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5); effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-); effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4).
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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