T07.XXXA - Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter

Version 2023
ICD-10:T07.XXXA
Short Description:Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Long Description:Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Status: Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
    • Injuries involving multiple body regions (T07)
      • Unspecified multiple injuries (T07)

T07.XXXA is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

T07.XXXA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like unspecified multiple injuries. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like T07.XXXA are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Unspecified multiple injuries (T07). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Replacement Code

T07XXXA replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10 code(s):

Convert to ICD-9 Code

Source ICD-10 CodeTarget ICD-9 Code
T07.XXXA959.8 - Injury mlt site/site NEC
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Code History