2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S58.011AComplete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S50-S59›S58

ICD-10-CM S58.011A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S58.011A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, 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 913 through 914, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as traumatic amputation through right elbow. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of a limb, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S58.011A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter
Short Description
Complete traumatic amp at elbow level, right arm, init
Parent Code
S58.011
Complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS50-S59Injuries to the elbow and forearm
CategoryS58Traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm
This CodeS58.011AComplete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Traumatic amputation through right elbow
  • Traumatic amputation, through elbow

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58). 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 INJ014
Amputation of a limb, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include:

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Convert S58.011A to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
887.2 Amput abv elbow, unilat
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 S58.011AOverview

Is S58.011A (Complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S58.011A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S58.011A group to?

When complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S58.011A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 887.2 (amput abv elbow, unilat). 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.