S08 ICD-10-CM Code: Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S08Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S08 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
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Category S08
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
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Code S08
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
Codes under S08
S08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S08.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S08.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S08.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S08.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S08 mean?
S08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head.”
Is S08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S08 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S08 located in ICD-10-CM?
S08 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the head (S00-S09) (S00–S09), under category S08, Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head.
What coding notes are listed for S08?
Its listed inclusion terms are An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.