S08.8
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of other parts of head
S08.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of other parts of head. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S08.81 for billing.
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…
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