L20.9 - Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

Clinical Definition

A suppressed or diminished blood supply to the spinal cord resulting in dysfunction, characterized by neurological symptoms like weakness, sensory changes, or bladder/bowel issues. The condition may occur suddenly (acute) or develop gradually (chronic).

Documentation Requirements

• Acuity: Must specify:

  • Acute vs. chronic

  • Initial encounter vs. subsequent encounter

• Anatomical Location: Document specific level of spinal cord involvement

• Cause: Identify and document:

  • Vascular event (thrombosis, embolism)

  • External compression

  • Surgical complication

  • Atherosclerosis

• Associated Conditions:

  • Neurological deficits

  • Presence of paralysis

  • Bowel/bladder involvement

Common Synonyms

• Spinal stroke

• Spinal cord stroke

• Myeloischemia

• Dead spinal cord tissue

• Spinal paralysis due to blocked blood flow

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Primary central nervous system vasculitis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Spinal cord compression NOS

Scribing.io Automation

Our AI scribe automatically identifies key phrases indicating spinal cord infarction, including:

• Anatomical references to spinal levels

• Descriptions of onset (sudden vs. gradual)

• Neurological symptoms

• Vascular terminology

• Associated diagnoses

The system flags incomplete documentation when critical elements like acuity or anatomical location are missing.