Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified ear, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a partial traumatic amputation of an ear, where the specific ear (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or conditions related to the loss of part of the ear are now being addressed.

Use this code when a patient presents for treatment of a condition directly attributable to a previous partial traumatic ear amputation, such as scar revision, chronic pain, or fitting of a prosthetic, and the medical record does not specify which ear was affected. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the prior traumatic amputation.

• Always sequence this S-code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, pain).
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "sequela" or indicates a late effect of a previous injury.
• If the specific ear (left or right) is documented, use the more specific S08.121S or S08.122S codes instead.