U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

T79

Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T79 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Certain early complications of trauma (T79)

  3. 3

    Category T79

    Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code T79

    Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

More specific choices

Codes under T79

T79 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

T79.0

Air embolism (traumatic)

T79.1

Fat embolism (traumatic)

T79.2

Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seroma

T79.4

Traumatic shock

T79.5

Traumatic anuria

T79.6

Traumatic ischemia of muscle

T79.7

Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema

T79.8

Other early complications of trauma

T79.9

Unspecified early complication of trauma

T79.A

Traumatic compartment syndrome

Documentation details

Notes 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)

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

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).

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