Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S24.133 is the diagnosis code for Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10 level of thoracic spinal cord. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
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.
Understanding where S24.133 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S24.133 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S24.133 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10 level of thoracic spinal cord". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S24.133 is S24.13 ("Anterior cord syndrome of thoracic spinal cord"). S24.133 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S24.133 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S24.133 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10 level of thoracic spinal cord" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Anterior cord syndrome at T7-T10 level of thoracic spinal cord is S24.133.
Yes, S24.133 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S24.133 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S24.133 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.