T79.0XXD
T79.0XXD: Air embolism (traumatic), subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
T79.0XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for air embolism (traumatic), subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T79.0XXD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "D": subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T79.0XXD
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Written on T79.0: Air embolism (traumatic)
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T79.0XXD
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
T79.0XXD is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies: 7 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.