Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S98 is the diagnosis code for Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot. 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 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 S98 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S98 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S98 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S98 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S98 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S98.0, S98.1, S98.2, S98.3, S98.9.
Use S98 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot" 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 Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot is S98.
No, S98 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S98 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S98 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.