Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S08.111 is the diagnosis code for Complete traumatic amputation of right ear. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S08.111 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S08.111 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S08.111 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complete traumatic amputation of right ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S08.111 is S08.11 ("Complete traumatic amputation of ear"). S08.111 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S08.111 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S08.111 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S08.111 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complete traumatic amputation of right ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Complete traumatic amputation of right ear is S08.111.
Yes, S08.111 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S08.111 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S08.111 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.