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S08.0XXA - Avulsion of scalp, initial encounter


The ICD 10 Code for Avulsion of scalp, initial encounter is listed as S08.0XXA.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S08.0XXA
Description: Avulsion of scalp, initial encounter
Diagnostic Related Groups
(MS-DRG v30.0)
604 - Trauma To The Skin, Subcut Tiss & Breast W Mcc
605 - Trauma To The Skin, Subcut Tiss & Breast W/o Mcc
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: 873.0 - Open wound of scalp, without mention of complication (approximate)
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S08.0XXA:
S08.0XXD - Avulsion of scalp, subsequent encounter
S08.0XXS - Avulsion of scalp, sequela