ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T79.1
Fat embolism (traumatic)
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T79.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- fat embolism complicating:
- abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2)
- pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.8)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T79.1 (Fat embolism)
ICD-10-CM code T79.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T79.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T79.1 - Fat embolism (traumatic). It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fat embolism.