Fat embolism (traumatic), sequela T79.1XXS

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Fat embolism (traumatic), sequela" is "T79.1XXS". T79.1XXS is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

• T79.1XXS is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM T79.1XXS became effective on October 1, 2018.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of T79.1XXS - other international versions of ICD-10 T79.1XXS may differ.

Codes: = Billable

• T79 Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
  • T79.1 Fat embolism (traumatic)
    • T79.1XXS Fat embolism (traumatic), sequela

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