T79.2XXD — Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seroma, subsequent encounter
Is T79.2XXD billable?
Yes — T79.2XXD is billable for FY2027. T79.2XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T79.2XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T79.2XXD at a glance
| Code | T79.2XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seroma, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T79.2XXD?
In T79.2XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T79.2XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T79.2XXD group to?
T79.2XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T79.2XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T79.2, the nearest indexed parent of T79.2XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic › recurring, following initial hemorrhage at time of injury (concealed)
- Seroma › traumatic, secondary and recurrent
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic › secondary › following initial hemorrhage at time of injury (concealed)
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic › traumatic - code to specific injury › recurring or secondary (concealed)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T79.2XXD to fully describe the condition. T79.2XXD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T79.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T79
The conditions below are not part of T79.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T79.2XXD existed?
T79.2XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.