S14.137A – Anterior cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the neck

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S14.137A

Code: S14.137A (claims format: S14137A)
Description: Anterior cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter
Short description: Anterior cord syndrome at C7, init
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S10-S19 Injuries to the neck
Parent codes: S14 › S14.1 › S14.13 › S14.137

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S14 – Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level

Code also:

any associated:
fracture of cervical vertebra (S12.0--S12.6.-)
open wound of neck (S11.-)
transient paralysis (R29.5)

Notes:

Code to highest level of cervical cord injury

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S14

Block S10-S19

Includes:

injuries of nape
injuries of supraclavicular region
injuries of throat

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S14.137

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S14.137A?

S14.137A is the ICD-10-CM code for anterior cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S14.137A a billable code?

Yes. S14.137A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S14.137A belong to?

It belongs to category S14 – Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.