Certain early complications of trauma (T79) ICD-10-CM
The T79 section covers certain early complications of trauma with 76 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 54 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 1 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 1 ranges · 76 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| T79 | Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified (T79) | 76 | 54 |
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About the T79 Code Range
ICD-10 code range T79 covers early complications of trauma that are not classified elsewhere. These codes help identify and track specific injuries like air embolism, fat embolism, traumatic shock, and various forms of compartment syndrome that arise soon after injury.
This range includes codes for conditions such as air embolism (T79.0), which is also known as venous or arterial air embolus, a dangerous complication sometimes following surgery or trauma. Fat embolism (T79.1) relates to fat particles blocking blood vessels, often after fractures, sometimes called pulmonary fat embolism syndrome. Traumatic shock (T79.4) covers shock caused directly by injury. The range also specifies traumatic anuria (T79.5), reflecting acute kidney failure from crush injuries, and traumatic ischemia of muscle (T79.6), including conditions like Volkmann contracture due to reduced blood flow after trauma. Notably, traumatic compartment syndrome (T79.A) is extensively coded by location and encounter type, representing increased pressure within muscle compartments after injury. Each code includes distinctions for initial, subsequent, or sequela encounters, aiding precise documentation of trauma-related complications.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the T79 range?
The T79 range contains 76 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 54 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does T79 cover?
The range covers certain early complications of trauma. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
