Injury to multiple sites of nerve roots and spinal plexus

This code signifies traumatic damage affecting multiple nerve roots and/or spinal plexuses simultaneously. It encompasses injuries that are not localized to a single nerve root or a single plexus, but rather involve a broader region of the peripheral nervous system originating from the spinal cord.

Use this code for patients presenting with neurological deficits resulting from trauma impacting several nerve roots (e.g., cervical, lumbar) and/or multiple plexuses (e.g., brachial, lumbosacral). Documentation should clearly indicate involvement of more than one distinct site of nerve root or plexus injury due to an external force.

• Ensure documentation specifies "multiple sites" of nerve root and/or spinal plexus involvement; avoid using for single site injuries.
• Always code the underlying cause of the injury (e.g., fracture, dislocation, open wound) as a primary diagnosis.
• Do not use if a more specific code exists for a single, well-defined nerve root or plexus injury.