2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S08.812SPartial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S08
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character S — Sequela
- Chronic Condition
S08.812S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 604 through 605. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as traumatic amputation of nose. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S08.812S 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.
- Traumatic amputation of nose
- Traumatic partial amputation of nose
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
Nose Injuries and Disorders
Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell.
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Convert S08.812S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S08.812SOverview
Is S08.812S (Partial traumatic amputation of nose) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S08.812S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the partial traumatic amputation of nose itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S08.812S group to?
When partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S08.812S 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 partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S08.812S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 906.0 (lt eff opn wnd head/trnk). 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.
