T79 ICD-10-CM Code: Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T79Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T79 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Certain early complications of trauma (T79)
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Category T79
Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
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Code T79
Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
Codes under T79
T79 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
T79.0Air embolism (traumatic)T79.1Fat embolism (traumatic)T79.2Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seromaT79.4Traumatic shockT79.5Traumatic anuriaT79.6Traumatic ischemia of muscleT79.7Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaT79.8Other early complications of traumaT79.9Unspecified early complication of traumaT79.ATraumatic compartment syndromeNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T79.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T79.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T79.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T79.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
- complications occurring during or following medical procedures (T80-T88)
- complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)
- newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T79 mean?
T79 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified.”
Is T79 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T79 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T79 located in ICD-10-CM?
T79 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Certain early complications of trauma (T79) (T79–T79), under category T79, Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for T79?
No inclusion terms are listed for T79 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); complications occurring during or following medical procedures (T80-T88); complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88); newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0).