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FY2027

T79.7XXD — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter

Billable

Is T79.7XXD billable?

Yes — T79.7XXD is billable for FY2027. T79.7XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T79.7XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

T79.7XXD at a glance

CodeT79.7XXD
DescriptionTraumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "D"subsequent encounter

What does the 7th character "D" mean in T79.7XXD?

In T79.7XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T79.7XXD to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does T79.7XXD group to?

T79.7XXD 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 T79.7XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T79.7, the nearest indexed parent of T79.7XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

  • Aerodermectasia › subcutaneous
  • Emphysema › cellular tissue (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)
  • Emphysema › connective tissue (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)
  • Emphysema › laminated tissue (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)
  • Emphysema › subcutaneous (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)
  • Emphysema › traumatic (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)
  • Emphysema › eyelid › traumatic (atrophic) (bullous) (chronic) (interlobular) (lung) (obstructive) (pulmonary) (senile) (vesicular)

Excludes2 — not included here

The conditions below are not part of T79.7XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.7XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • emphysema NOS (J43)
  • emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside T79.7XXD to fully describe the condition. T79.7XXD 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 T79.7XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.7XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T79

The conditions below are not part of T79.7XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.7XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
  • complications occurring during or following medical procedures (T80-T88)
  • complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)
  • newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T79.7

The conditions below are not part of T79.7XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.7XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • emphysema NOS (J43)
  • emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)

How long has T79.7XXD existed?

T79.7XXD 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.