S98.219S — Complete traumatic amputation of two or more unspecified lesser toes, sequela
Is S98.219S billable?
Yes, but S98.219S is an unspecified code. S98.219S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S98.219S 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 S98.219S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S98.219S at a glance
| Code | S98.219S |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation of two or more unspecified lesser toes, 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 S98.219S?
In S98.219S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S98.219S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S98.219S group to?
S98.219S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S98.219S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S98.21, the nearest indexed parent of S98.219S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › toe › more than one
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S98.219S to fully describe the condition. S98.219S 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 S98.219S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.219S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S98.219S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.219S and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S98.219S existed?
S98.219S 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.