S34.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral 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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Child Codes (2)

S34.01Concussion and edema of lumbar spinal cordHeader S34.02Concussion and edema of sacral spinal cordHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S34.0 represents concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under S34.0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S34.0?

ICD-10-CM code S34.0 is "Concussion and edema of lumbar and sacral spinal cord". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S34.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S34.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in S34

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S34.1Other and unspecified injury of lumbar and sacral spinal cord S34.2Injury of nerve root of lumbar and sacral spine S34.3Injury of cauda equina S34.4Injury of lumbosacral plexus S34.5Injury of lumbar, sacral and pelvic sympathetic nerves S34.6Injury of peripheral nerve(s) at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level S34.8Injury of other nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level S34.9Injury of unspecified nerves at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level

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Code Information

CodeS34.0

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS34

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

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)