S08 — Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
Is S08 billable?
No — S08 is a non-billable header code. S08 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 30 billable codes beneath S08.
Billable codes under this header
- S08.0XXAAvulsion of scalp, initial encounter
- S08.0XXDAvulsion of scalp, subsequent encounter
- S08.0XXSAvulsion of scalp, sequela
- S08.89XATraumatic amputation of other parts of head, initial encounter
- S08.89XDTraumatic amputation of other parts of head, subsequent encounter
- S08.89XSTraumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela
- S08.111AComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.111DComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.111SComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.112AComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.112DComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.112SComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.119AComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.119DComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.119SComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.121APartial traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.121DPartial traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.121SPartial traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.122APartial traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.122DPartial traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.122SPartial traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.129APartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.129DPartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.129SPartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.811AComplete traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.811DComplete traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.811SComplete traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
- S08.812APartial traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.812DPartial traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.812SPartial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
S08 at a glance
| Code | S08 |
|---|---|
| Description | Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S08.
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S08 to fully describe the condition. S08 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S08, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S08 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S08, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S08 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code also — inherited from S00-S09
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S08 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
What codes fall under S08? (3)
How long has S08 existed?
S08 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.