2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S08.119DComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S08

ICD-10-CM S08.119D
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S08.119D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as complete traumatic amputation of external ear. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of other body parts, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S08.119D
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Complete traumatic amputation of unsp ear, subs encntr
Parent Code
S08.119
Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear

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 CodeS08.119DComplete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S08.119D is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Complete traumatic amputation of external ear
  • Traumatic amputation of 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.

CCSR INJ052
Amputation of other body parts, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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 S08.119D to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 S08.119DOverview

Is S08.119D (Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S08.119D mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S08.119D group to?

When complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S08.119D exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S08.119D?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). 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.