S98.912D — Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
Is S98.912D billable?
Yes, but S98.912D is an unspecified code. S98.912D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S98.912D 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 S98.912D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S98.011DComplete traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.111DComplete traumatic amputation of right great toe, subsequent encounter
- S98.211DComplete traumatic amputation of two or more right lesser toes, subsequent encounter
- S98.311DComplete traumatic amputation of right midfoot, subsequent encounter
S98.912D at a glance
| Code | S98.912D |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, 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 S98.912D?
In S98.912D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S98.912D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S98.912D group to?
S98.912D 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 S98.912D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S98.91, the nearest indexed parent of S98.912D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › foot
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S98.912D to fully describe the condition. S98.912D 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 S98.912D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.912D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S98.912D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S98.912D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S98.912D existed?
S98.912D 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.