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S08 - Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head


The ICD 10 Code for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head is listed as S08.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S08
Description: Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
  • An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S08
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S08:
S08.0 - Avulsion of scalp
S08.1 - Traumatic amputation of ear
S08.8 - Traumatic amputation of other parts of head