S08 – Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the head
- Code
S08(claims format:S08)- Description
- Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
Billable codes under S08
S08 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S08.0 – Avulsion of scalpHeader (more codes below)
- S08.1 – Traumatic amputation of earHeader (more codes below)
- S08.8 – Traumatic amputation of other parts of headHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for S08
- 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
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block S00-S09
- 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
- 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)
- for any associated infection
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S08?
S08 is the ICD-10-CM code for avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head, in the block S00-S09 (Injuries to the head).
Is S08 a billable code?
No. S08 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.