Brown-Sequard syndrome at T11-T12, init

This code signifies a specific neurological condition, Brown-Sequard syndrome, affecting the T11-T12 segment of the thoracic spinal cord. This syndrome is characterized by a lesion that causes ipsilateral paralysis and loss of proprioception, along with contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation below the level of the lesion.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial presentation or treatment of a patient diagnosed with Brown-Sequard syndrome localized to the T11-T12 spinal cord level. This includes cases resulting from trauma, tumors, or other acute spinal cord injuries.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the T11-T12 level of the thoracic spinal cord.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific condition.
• Do not use for chronic or subsequent encounters; a different seventh character would be required.