S08 is the authoritative medical code for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head (ICD-10-CM S08), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S08. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: injuries of ear; injuries of eye; injuries of face any part; injuries of gum; injuries of jaw; injuries of oral cavity; injuries of palate; injuries of periocular area; injuries of scalp; injuries of temporomandibular joint area; injuries of tongue; injuries of tooth. Inclusion terms: An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in ear T16; effects of foreign body in larynx T17.3; effects of foreign body in mouth NOS T18.0; effects of foreign body in nose T17.0-T17.1; effects of foreign body in pharynx T17.2; effects of foreign body on external eye T15.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: for any associated infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S08.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S08 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries of ear
- injuries of eye
- injuries of face any part
- injuries of gum
- injuries of jaw
- injuries of oral cavity
- injuries of palate
- injuries of periocular area
- injuries of scalp
- injuries of temporomandibular joint area
- injuries of tongue
- injuries of tooth
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in ear T16
- effects of foreign body in larynx T17.3
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS T18.0
- effects of foreign body in nose T17.0-T17.1
- effects of foreign body in pharynx T17.2
- effects of foreign body on external eye T15.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S08 be billed directly?
No. S08 (Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S08 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S08; A: initial encounter; D: subsequent encounter; S: sequela.
Can S08 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S08 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in ear (T16); effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3); effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0).
What conditions are included under S08?
Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head includes: An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete.
Codes in This Family (35)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S08, with their registry titles.
- S08.0 — Avulsion of scalp
- S08.1 — Traumatic amputation of ear
- S08.111 — Complete traumatic amputation of right ear
- S08.111A — Complete traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.111D — Complete traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.111S — Complete traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.112 — Complete traumatic amputation of left ear
- S08.112A — Complete traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.112D — Complete traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.112S — Complete traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.119 — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear
- S08.119A — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.119D — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.119S — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.121 — Partial traumatic amputation of right ear
- S08.121A — Partial traumatic amputation of right ear, initial encounter
- S08.121D — Partial traumatic amputation of right ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.121S — Partial traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela
- S08.122 — Partial traumatic amputation of left ear
- S08.122A — Partial traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter
- S08.122D — Partial traumatic amputation of left ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.122S — Partial traumatic amputation of left ear, sequela
- S08.129 — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear
- S08.129A — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- S08.129D — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- S08.129S — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela
- S08.8 — Traumatic amputation of other parts of head
- S08.811 — Complete traumatic amputation of nose
- S08.811A — Complete traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.811D — Complete traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.811S — Complete traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
- S08.812 — Partial traumatic amputation of nose
- S08.812A — Partial traumatic amputation of nose, initial encounter
- S08.812D — Partial traumatic amputation of nose, subsequent encounter
- S08.812S — Partial traumatic amputation of nose, sequela
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