S08
Non-billableAvulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head
S08 is the ICD-10-CM code for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S08.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHChances are you've bumped your head before. Often, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. But other head injuries can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion , or traumatic brain injury . Head injuries can be open or closed. A closed injury does not break through the skull. With an open, or penetrating, injury, an object pierces the skull and enters the brain. Closed…
Read more about Head Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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