T79.8 – Other early complications of trauma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Certain early complications of trauma (T79)
- Code
T79.8(claims format:T798)- Description
- Other early complications of trauma
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under T79.8
T79.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79
Index terms for T79.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in T79
- T79.0 – Air embolism (traumatic)Header
- T79.1 – Fat embolism (traumatic)Header
- T79.2 – Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seromaHeader
- T79.4 – Traumatic shockHeader
- T79.5 – Traumatic anuriaHeader
- T79.6 – Traumatic ischemia of muscleHeader
- T79.7 – Traumatic subcutaneous emphysemaHeader
- T79.A – Traumatic compartment syndromeHeader
- T79.9 – Unspecified early complication of traumaHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T79.8?
T79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other early complications of trauma, in the block T79 (Certain early complications of trauma (T79)).
Is T79.8 a billable code?
No. T79.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does T79.8 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.