S28.222S — Partial traumatic amputation of left breast, sequela
Is S28.222S billable?
Yes — S28.222S is billable for FY2027. S28.222S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S28.222S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S28.222S at a glance
| Code | S28.222S |
|---|---|
| Description | Partial traumatic amputation of left breast, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S28.222S?
In S28.222S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S28.222S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S28.222S group to?
S28.222S sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S28.222S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S28.22, the nearest indexed parent of S28.222S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › breast › partial
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S28.222S to fully describe the condition. S28.222S 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 S28.222S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S28.222S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S28.222S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S28.222S 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 S28.222S existed?
S28.222S 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.