S24.131

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Anterior cord syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • injury of brachial plexus (S14.3)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S24.131 represents anterior cord syndrome at t1 level of thoracic spinal cord. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S24.131.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S24.131?

ICD-10-CM code S24.131 is "Anterior cord syndrome at T1 level of thoracic spinal cord". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S24.131 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S24.131 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can S24.131 be coded with other codes?

S24.131 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeS24.131
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS24.13
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)