Oth incomplete lesion at T11-T12, sequela

This code signifies a long-term neurological deficit resulting from a past incomplete injury to the thoracic spinal cord at the T11-T12 vertebral level. "Incomplete" indicates that some motor or sensory function below the injury level is preserved, distinguishing it from a complete transection. "Sequela" denotes that this is a residual condition or complication of a previous injury, not an acute event.

Use this code for patients presenting with ongoing neurological symptoms (e.g., weakness, sensory loss, spasticity, bladder/bowel dysfunction) that are directly attributable to an incomplete spinal cord injury at the T11-T12 level that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or management of chronic complications stemming from such an injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific neurological manifestation (e.g., paraplegia, neurogenic bladder).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was "incomplete" and at the "T11-T12 level" to support this specific code.
• The "S" at the end indicates "sequela," meaning this code is for chronic conditions or late effects of the injury, not the initial acute injury.