Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S08 is the diagnosis code for Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where S08 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S08 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S08 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S08 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S08.0, S08.1, S08.8.
Use S08 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head" 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 Avulsion and traumatic amputation of part of head is S08.
No, S08 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S08 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S08 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.