S98.0 is the authoritative medical code for Traumatic amputation of foot at ankle level. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for traumatic amputation of foot at ankle level (ICD-10-CM S98.0), 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 foot at ankle level is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S98.0. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S98.0 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
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 S98.0 be billed directly?
No. S98.0 (Traumatic amputation of foot at ankle level) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S98.0 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S98.
Can S98.0 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S98.0 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).
Codes in This Family (24)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S98.0, with their registry titles.
- 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
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