Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S24 is the diagnosis code for Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level. 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 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.
The following conditions are not included in S24. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S24 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S24 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S24 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S24 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S24 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S24.0, S24.1, S24.2, S24.3, S24.4 and more.
Use S24 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level" 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 Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax level is S24.
No, S24 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S24 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S24 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.