ICD-9-CM Code 953.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 953.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following five equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 953.8:
- ICD-10 Code S142XXA, Injury of nerve root of cervical spine, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S242XXA, Injury of nerve root of thoracic spine, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S3421XA, Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S3422XA, Injury of nerve root of sacral spine, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S344XXA, Injury of lumbosacral plexus, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 953.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Injury to multiple sites of nerve roots and spinal plexus
Short ICD9 Description: Mult nerve root/plex inj
Parent Code: 953 - Injury to nerve roots and spinal plexus