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.
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
Risk adjustment
S24.149S does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S24.149S is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies — 7 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.
- A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
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- A56695Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pump
- A57188Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Related codes at this level
Codes that share S24.149. If S24.149S is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about S24.149S
- Is S24.149S a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. S24.149S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does S24.149S sit in the tabular list?
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29).