T79.8 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- T79.8XXA Other early complications of trauma, initial encounter
- T79.8XXD Other early complications of trauma, subsequent encounter
- T79.8XXS Other early complications of trauma, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T79.8 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T79 Certain early complications of trauma
- T79 Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T79.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting