Incomplete lesion of sacral spinal cord, subs encntr

This code signifies a partial injury to the sacral spinal cord, meaning some nerve function below the injury level is preserved. Patients may experience varying degrees of motor, sensory, or autonomic dysfunction in the lower extremities, bladder, and bowel, but not a complete loss.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or subsequent care related to an incomplete sacral spinal cord lesion. It should be used after the initial treatment phase, during rehabilitation, or for ongoing management of the injury's sequelae.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "incomplete" lesion and the "sacral" region.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.