S28.219D — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified breast, subsequent encounter
Is S28.219D billable?
Yes, but S28.219D is an unspecified code. S28.219D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S28.219D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S28.219D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S28.219D at a glance
| Code | S28.219D |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified breast, 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 S28.219D?
In S28.219D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S28.219D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S28.219D group to?
S28.219D 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 S28.219D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S28.21, the nearest indexed parent of S28.219D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › breast
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S28.219D to fully describe the condition. S28.219D 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 S28.219D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S28.219D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S28.219D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S28.219D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
How long has S28.219D existed?
S28.219D 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.