ICD-10-CM Diagnosis code T79

Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

Coding Guidelines for T79

T79 is a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code meaning 'Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified'.

Separate Conditions Not Covered By T79

These conditions are is not covered by T79:

  • 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)

A patient may have both conditions at the same time, but both conditions must be coded separately.

Complications & Comorbid Conditions (CC/MCC) Rules for T79

T79 is not a CC or MCC.

DRG Mapping Rules for T79

T79 doesn't map to any MS-DRGs.

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