S98.222A — Partial traumatic amputation of two or more left lesser toes, initial encounter
Is S98.222A billable?
Yes — S98.222A is billable for FY2027. S98.222A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S98.222A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S98.222A at a glance
| Code | S98.222A |
|---|---|
| Description | Partial traumatic amputation of two or more left lesser toes, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S98.222A?
In S98.222A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S98.222A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S98.222A group to?
S98.222A sits in MDC 21 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.
- 913Traumatic Injury with MCCmedical
- 914Traumatic Injury without MCCmedical
How is S98.222A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S98.22, the nearest indexed parent of S98.222A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › toe › more than one › partial
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S98.222A to fully describe the condition. S98.222A 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 S98.222A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.222A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S98.222A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.222A and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S98.222A existed?
S98.222A 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.