All ICD10 Codes

S08

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Rankcategory
Official Description

Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 2 non-billable)
S08.0Avulsion of scalpS08.1Traumatic amputation of earhas subcodesS08.8Traumatic amputation of other parts of headhas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

S00-S09 Parent Instructions

Includes
  • injuries of ear
  • injuries of eye
  • injuries of face [any part]
  • injuries of gum
  • injuries of jaw
  • injuries of oral cavity
  • injuries of palate
  • injuries of periocular area
  • injuries of scalp
  • injuries of temporomandibular joint area
  • injuries of tongue
  • injuries of tooth
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
  • effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code Also
  • for any associated infection

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
S08Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of headNot billable
S08.0Avulsion of scalpBillable
S08.1Traumatic amputation of earSubcodes
S08.8Traumatic amputation of other parts of headSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S08:

blockS00-S09
Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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