S34.5
Billable

Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves

Billable / Specific Code

What is Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves?

ICD-10-CM S34.5 is the diagnosis code for Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S34.5

✅ This Code Includes

  • Injury of celiac ganglion or plexus
  • Injury of hypogastric plexus
  • Injury of mesenteric plexus (inferior) (superior)
  • Injury of splanchnic nerve

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S34.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S34.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S34.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S34.5 mean?

S34.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S34.5?

The parent code of S34.5 is S34 ("Injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord and nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level"). S34.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S34.5 in?

S34.5 is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S34.5?

Use S34.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves" 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 lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves is S34.5.

Can S34.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S34.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S34.5 in?

S34.5 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S34.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, S34.5 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
S34.5
Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S30-S39 — Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
2026 ICD-10-CM