T79.0XXA – Air embolism (traumatic), initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Certain early complications of trauma (T79)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code T79.0XXA

Code: T79.0XXA (claims format: T790XXA)
Description: Air embolism (traumatic), initial encounter
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T79 Certain early complications of trauma (T79)
Parent codes: T79 › T79.0

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T79 – Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79

T79.0 – Air embolism (traumatic)

Excludes1 (not coded here):

air embolism complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2)
air embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.0)
air embolism following infusion, transfusion, and therapeutic injection (T80.0)
air embolism following procedure NEC (T81.7-)

Related codes in T79.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T79.0XXA?

T79.0XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for air embolism (traumatic), initial encounter, in the block T79 (Certain early complications of trauma (T79)).

Is T79.0XXA a billable code?

Yes. T79.0XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does T79.0XXA belong to?

It belongs to category T79 – Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.