S14
Non-Billable

Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level?

ICD-10-CM S14 is the diagnosis code for Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for S14

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S14 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS14 — Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
Sub-Codes 8 entries
S14.0Concussion and edema of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.1Other and unspecified injuries of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.10Unspecified injury of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.101Unspecified injury at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.102Unspecified injury at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.103Unspecified injury at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.104Unspecified injury at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.105Unspecified injury at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.106Unspecified injury at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.107Unspecified injury at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.108Unspecified injury at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.109Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.11Complete lesion of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.111Complete lesion at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.112Complete lesion at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.113Complete lesion at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.114Complete lesion at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.115Complete lesion at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.116Complete lesion at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.117Complete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.118Complete lesion at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.119Complete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.12Central cord syndrome of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.121Central cord syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.122Central cord syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.123Central cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.124Central cord syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.125Central cord syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.126Central cord syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.127Central cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.128Central cord syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.129Central cord syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.13Anterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.131Anterior cord syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.132Anterior cord syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.133Anterior cord syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.134Anterior cord syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.135Anterior cord syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.136Anterior cord syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.137Anterior cord syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.138Anterior cord syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.139Anterior cord syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.14Brown-Séquard syndrome of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.141Brown-Séquard syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.142Brown-Séquard syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.143Brown-Séquard syndrome at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.144Brown-Séquard syndrome at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.145Brown-Séquard syndrome at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.146Brown-Séquard syndrome at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.147Brown-Séquard syndrome at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.148Brown-Séquard syndrome at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.149Brown-Séquard syndrome at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.15Other incomplete lesions of cervical spinal cordNon-BillableS14.151Other incomplete lesion at C1 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.152Other incomplete lesion at C2 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.153Other incomplete lesion at C3 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.154Other incomplete lesion at C4 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.155Other incomplete lesion at C5 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.156Other incomplete lesion at C6 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.157Other incomplete lesion at C7 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.158Other incomplete lesion at C8 level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.159Other incomplete lesion at unspecified level of cervical spinal cordBillableS14.2Injury of nerve root of cervical spineBillableS14.3Injury of brachial plexusBillableS14.4Injury of peripheral nerves of neckBillableS14.5Injury of cervical sympathetic nervesBillableS14.8Injury of other specified nerves of neckBillableS14.9Injury of unspecified nerves of neckBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S14 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S14 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S14 mean?

S14 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S14 in?

S14 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S14?

S14 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S14.0, S14.1, S14.2, S14.3, S14.4 and more.

When should I use S14?

Use S14 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level is S14.

Can S14 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S14 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S14 in?

S14 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S14 valid for 2026?

Yes, S14 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S14
Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM