Incomplete lesion of sacral spinal cord, sequela

This code signifies a partial injury to the sacral spinal cord, where some neurological function below the level of the injury is preserved. It indicates that the patient is experiencing long-term effects or complications directly resulting from a previous incomplete sacral spinal cord lesion.

This code is appropriate for documenting the chronic or residual conditions stemming from an incomplete sacral spinal cord injury that occurred in the past. It should be used when the patient is being treated for the sequelae, such as persistent bladder dysfunction, bowel issues, or sensory deficits, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior incomplete sacral spinal cord injury.
• The "S" at the end indicates a sequela code, meaning it's used for complications or conditions that are the late effects of an injury.