S08
Non-billableAvulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S00-S09
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- 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)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S08?
ICD-10-CM code S08 represents "Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S08 a billable code?
No, S08 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S08.
What chapter is S08 in?
S08 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S08?
S08 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S08?
S08 has 3 child codes, including: S08.0 (Avulsion of scalp), S08.1 (Traumatic amputation of ear), S08.8 (Traumatic amputation of other parts of head).
Are additional codes required with S08?
Yes, when using S08 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S08?
S08 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977737, C2832722. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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