Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S98.139 is the diagnosis code for Complete traumatic amputation of one unspecified lesser toe. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" 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 S98.139 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S98.139 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S98.139 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complete traumatic amputation of one unspecified lesser toe". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S98.139 is S98.13 ("Complete traumatic amputation of one lesser toe"). S98.139 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S98.139 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S98.139 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complete traumatic amputation of one unspecified lesser toe" 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 one unspecified lesser toe is S98.139.
Yes, S98.139 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S98.139 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S98.139 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.