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T79.4

Non-billable

Traumatic shock

Traumatic shock

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T79-T79

Parent Code

T79

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Shock (immediate) (delayed) following injury

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • anaphylactic shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
  • anaphylactic shock due to correct medicinal substance properly administered (T88.6)
  • anaphylactic shock due to serum (T80.5-)
  • anaphylactic shock NOS (T78.2)
  • electric shock (T75.4)
  • nontraumatic shock NEC (R57.-)
  • obstetric shock (O75.1)
  • postprocedural shock (T81.1-)
  • septic shock (R65.21)
  • shock complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.3)
  • shock due to anesthesia (T88.2)
  • shock due to lightning (T75.01)
  • shock NOS (R57.9)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • 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)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

T79.4XXA

Traumatic shock, initial encounter

BillableT79.4XXD

Traumatic shock, subsequent encounter

BillableT79.4XXS

Traumatic shock, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic shock?

The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic shock is T79.4. The full clinical description is "Traumatic shock". T79.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T79.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T79.4 represents "Traumatic shock". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T79.4 a billable code?

No, T79.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T79.4.

What chapter is T79.4 in?

T79.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T79.4?

T79.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); anaphylactic shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); and 12 more.

What are the subcategories under T79.4?

T79.4 has 3 child codes, including: T79.4XXA (Traumatic shock, initial encounter), T79.4XXD (Traumatic shock, subsequent encounter), T79.4XXS (Traumatic shock, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T79.4?

Yes, when using T79.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T79.4?

T79.4 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2886731, C0036986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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