Incomplete lesion of L2 level of lumbar spinal cord, init

This code signifies a partial injury to the L2 level of the lumbar spinal cord, meaning some nerve function below the injury site is preserved. The lesion is not a complete transection, allowing for varying degrees of motor, sensory, or autonomic function to remain. This specific code is for the initial phase of treatment or evaluation.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed or acutely managed incomplete spinal cord injury affecting the L2 segment. This includes cases resulting from trauma, ischemia, or other acute insults where the patient is first being assessed or receiving initial definitive care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "incomplete" and the L2 level.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code any associated external cause of injury and place of occurrence codes.