T79.7XXD
T79.7XXD: Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
T79.7XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T79.7XXD 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
Excludes2: not included here, but may coexist
The excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient can have both. You may code both.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T79.7XXD
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Written on T79.7: Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
T79.7XXD is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 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.