Is S08 a billable code?
No. S08 is a header code that groups 24 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S08: Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S08 groups related diagnoses under avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S08
- S08.111AComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.111DComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.111SComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.112AComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.112DComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.112SComplete traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.119AComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.119DComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.119SComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.121APartial traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.121DPartial traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.121SPartial traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.122APartial traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.122DPartial traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.122SPartial traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.129APartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.129DPartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.129SPartial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.811AComplete traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.811DComplete traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.811SComplete traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
- S08.812APartial traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.812DPartial traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.812SPartial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
S08 questions
What does S08 mean?
S08 is the ICD-10-CM code for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.