Complete lesion of unsp level of lumbar spinal cord, init

This code signifies a complete transection or severe damage to the lumbar spinal cord, resulting in a total loss of motor and sensory function below the level of the injury. The specific vertebral level within the lumbar spine is not documented or is unknown. This represents the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a complete spinal cord injury affecting the lumbar region, but the precise segment (e.g., L1, L2) is not specified. This is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or emergency department visit following the traumatic event.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "complete lesion" and "lumbar spinal cord" without further specification of the exact level.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Do not use if a more specific lumbar spinal cord level (e.g., L1, L2) is identified in the medical record.