Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified T79

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified" is "T79". T79 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • T79 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM T79 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of T79 - other international versions of ICD-10 T79 may differ.
Type 2 Excludes:
  • 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)

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.