2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S08.89XSTraumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S08

ICD-10-CM S08.89XS
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S08.89XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for traumatic amputation of other parts of head, 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S08.89XS
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Traumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela
Short Description
Traumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
S08.89
Traumatic amputation of other parts of 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 CodeS08.89XSTraumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S08.89XS 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.

  • Avulsion of buccal mucosa
  • Avulsion of cheek
  • Avulsion of chin
  • Avulsion of mandible
  • Avulsion of oropharynx
  • Avulsion of preauricular region of face
  • Avulsion of tonsil
  • Decapitation
  • Traumatic airway disruption
  • Traumatic amputation of lip
  • Traumatic amputation of part 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.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Decapitation

    traumatic or experimentally induced separation of the head from the body in an animal or human.

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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Convert S08.89XS to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
906.0 Lt eff opn wnd head/trnk
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 S08.89XSOverview

Is S08.89XS (Traumatic amputation of other parts of head) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report traumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in S08.89XS mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the traumatic amputation of other parts of head itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does S08.89XS group to?

When traumatic amputation of other parts of head, 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 S08.89XS 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 traumatic amputation of other parts of head, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S08.89XS?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, traumatic amputation of other parts of head, 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.