Incomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord, sequela

This code signifies a partial injury to the L1 level of the lumbar spinal cord, meaning some neurological function below the injury site is preserved. It indicates that the patient is experiencing long-term effects or complications directly resulting from this specific spinal cord injury.

Apply this code when documenting the chronic or residual effects of an incomplete L1 lumbar spinal cord lesion. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for conditions like spasticity, neurogenic bladder/bowel, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the L1 level and the incomplete nature of the lesion.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial acute injury itself.