ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T79.7
Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T79.7
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- emphysema NOS (J43)
- emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T79.7 (Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema)
ICD-10-CM code T79.7 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 T79.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T79.7 - Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema. 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 Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema.