2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S08Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S08

ICD-10-CM S08
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S08 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S08.0XXA, S08.0XXD, S08.0XXS, and S08.111A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S08
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
Chapter
S00-S09
Injuries to the head

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS00-S09Injuries to the head
CategoryS08Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
This CodeS08Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head

Specific Coding for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of headOverview

Non-specific codes like S08 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S08.0 for Avulsion of scalp

  • S08.1 for Traumatic amputation of ear

  • S08.11 for Complete traumatic amputation of ear

  • S08.12 for Partial traumatic amputation of ear

  • S08.8 for Traumatic amputation of other parts of head

  • S08.81 for Traumatic amputation of nose

  • S08.89 for Traumatic amputation of other parts of head

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head (S08). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

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

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S08

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient EducationClinical

Head Injuries

Chances are you've bumped your head before. Often, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. But other head injuries can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S08Overview

Is S08 (Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head need a more specific code from this category, such as S08.0XXA, S08.0XXD, and S08.0XXS.