Brown-Sequard synd at unsp level of cerv spinal cord, init

This code signifies a partial spinal cord lesion affecting the cervical region, characterized by ipsilateral motor paralysis and loss of proprioception, and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation. It results from damage to one side of the spinal cord, disrupting ascending and descending tracts.

Apply this code for initial encounters when documentation confirms Brown-Sequard syndrome originating from an unspecified level within the cervical spinal cord. This diagnosis is typically supported by neurological examination findings consistent with the classic hemisection presentation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified level" within the cervical spine; otherwise, a more specific code for the cervical level should be used.
• This code is for the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Differentiate from complete spinal cord transection or other incomplete spinal cord syndromes, which have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.