T79.0
Non-billableAir embolism (traumatic)
Air embolism (traumatic)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •birth traumaP10-P15
- •obstetric traumaO70-O71
- •air embolism complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy,O00-O07, O08.2
- •air embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO88.0
- •air embolism following infusion, transfusion, and therapeutic injectionT80.0
- •air embolism following procedure NECT81.7
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
T79.1Fat embolism (traumatic)
T79.2Traumatic secondary and recurrent hemorrhage and seroma
T79.4Traumatic shock
T79.5Traumatic anuria
T79.6Traumatic ischemia of muscle
T79.7Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema
T79.8Other early complications of trauma
T79.9Unspecified early complication of trauma
T79.ATraumatic compartment syndrome
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for air embolism (traumatic)?
The ICD-10-CM code for air embolism (traumatic) is T79.0. The full clinical description is "Air embolism (traumatic)". T79.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T79.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T79.0 represents “Air embolism (traumatic)”. 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 T79.0 a billable code?
No, T79.0 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 T79.0.
What chapter is T79.0 in?
T79.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T79.0?
T79.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); air embolism complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under T79.0?
T79.0 has 3 child codes, including: T79.0XXA (Air embolism (traumatic), initial encounter), T79.0XXD (Air embolism (traumatic), subsequent encounter), T79.0XXS (Air embolism (traumatic), sequela).
Are additional codes required with T79.0?
Yes, when using T79.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T79.0?
T79.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0391989. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T79.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like air embolism (traumatic) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T79.0?
T79.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NF0A.0 (Air embolism, traumatic, not elsewhere classified).
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