S08.89XD — Traumatic amputation of other parts of head, subsequent encounter
Is S08.89XD billable?
Yes — S08.89XD is billable for FY2027. S08.89XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S08.89XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S08.89XD at a glance
| Code | S08.89XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic amputation of other parts of head, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S08.89XD?
In S08.89XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S08.89XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S08.89XD group to?
S08.89XD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S08.89XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S08.89, the nearest indexed parent of S08.89XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Avulsion › head › external site NEC (traumatic)
- Amputation › traumatic › head › part
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S08.89XD to fully describe the condition. S08.89XD 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 S08.89XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S08.89XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S08.89XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S08.89XD 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 S08.89XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
How long has S08.89XD existed?
S08.89XD 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.