S24.149S

S24.149S: Brown-Sequard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S24.149S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for brown-sequard syndrome at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S24.149S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S24

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S24.149S

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S24: Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level

injury of brachial plexus (S14.3)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S24.149S is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies: 6 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
A56619Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
A56695Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump
A57188Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.