S98 is the authoritative medical code for Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (ICD-10-CM S98), 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
Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S98. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Inclusion terms: An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S98.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S98 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
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
- fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S98 be billed directly?
No. S98 (Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S98 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S98.
Can S98 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S98 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
What conditions are included under S98?
Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot includes: An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete.
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S98, with their registry titles.
- S98.0 — Traumatic amputation of foot at ankle level
- S98.011 — Complete traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level
- S98.011A — Complete traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.011D — Complete traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.011S — Complete traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.012 — Complete traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level
- S98.012A — Complete traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.012D — Complete traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.012S — Complete traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.019 — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level
- S98.019A — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.019D — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.019S — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.021 — Partial traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level
- S98.021A — Partial traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.021D — Partial traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.021S — Partial traumatic amputation of right foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.022 — Partial traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level
- S98.022A — Partial traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.022D — Partial traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.022S — Partial traumatic amputation of left foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.029 — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level
- S98.029A — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, initial encounter
- S98.029D — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, subsequent encounter
- S98.029S — Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified foot at ankle level, sequela
- S98.1 — Traumatic amputation of one toe
- S98.111 — Complete traumatic amputation of right great toe
- S98.111A — Complete traumatic amputation of right great toe, initial encounter
- S98.111D — Complete traumatic amputation of right great toe, subsequent encounter
- S98.111S — Complete traumatic amputation of right great toe, sequela
- S98.112 — Complete traumatic amputation of left great toe
- S98.112A — Complete traumatic amputation of left great toe, initial encounter
- S98.112D — Complete traumatic amputation of left great toe, subsequent encounter
- S98.112S — Complete traumatic amputation of left great toe, sequela
- S98.119 — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified great toe
- S98.119A — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified great toe, initial encounter
- S98.119D — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified great toe, subsequent encounter
- S98.119S — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified great toe, sequela
- S98.121 — Partial traumatic amputation of right great toe
- S98.121A — Partial traumatic amputation of right great toe, initial encounter
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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ICD Code S95
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ICD Code S96
Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
ICD Code S99
Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot