Oth incmpl lesion at unsp level of cerv spinal cord, subs

This code signifies an incomplete spinal cord injury affecting the cervical region, where the specific level of the lesion is not documented. "Incomplete" indicates some motor or sensory function is preserved below the neurological level of injury. This code is used for encounters following the initial treatment phase.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of a cervical incomplete spinal cord injury when the precise vertebral level of the lesion is not specified in the medical record. Documentation should clearly state "incomplete" and "cervical spinal cord injury," and indicate that this is not the initial encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "incomplete" and not "complete" lesion.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial injury.
• If a specific cervical level (e.g., C5, C6) is documented, a more specific code from the S14.15- series should be used.