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S08.122A

S08.122A: Partial traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft

S08.122A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation of left ear, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S08.122A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S08

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S08.122A is named in 9 Medicare coverage policies: 9 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52438Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization
  • A54767Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines
  • A55909Billing and Coding: Wound Care
  • A56459Billing and Coding: Debridement Services

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S08.122

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

Loaded directly from the CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM public-domain release: see data sources and our editorial policy. If this page disagrees with the CMS tabular list, this page is wrong. Reference information for professional coders; not medical or billing advice.