2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S08.111AComplete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S08
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- 7th Character A — Initial Encounter
- Chronic Condition
S08.111A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as traumatic amputation of ear. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of other body parts, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Traumatic amputation of ear
- Traumatic amputation of right ear
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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Ear Disorders
Your ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner. You use all of them in hearing. Sound waves come in through your outer ear. They reach your middle ear, where they make your eardrum vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones, called ossicles, in your middle ear.
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Convert S08.111A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S08.111AOverview
Is S08.111A (Complete traumatic amputation of right ear) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S08.111A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for complete traumatic amputation of right ear, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S08.111A group to?
When complete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 154, 155, 156, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.6911 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S08.111A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 872.01 (open wound of auricle). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
