T79.7XXD ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)
MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0 (FY2026), Appendix B.
- MS-DRG 949 — AFTERCARE WITH CC/MCC (MDC 23)
- MS-DRG 950 — AFTERCARE WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 23)
A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T79.7XXD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- emphysema NOS (J43)
- emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does T79.7XXD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T79.7XXD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T79.6XXA — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, initial encounter
- T79.6XXD — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter
- T79.6XXS — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, sequela
- T79.7 — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema
- T79.7XXA — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, initial encounter
- T79.7XXS — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, sequela
- T79.8 — Other early complications of trauma
- T79.8XXA — Other early complications of trauma, initial encounter
- T79.8XXD — Other early complications of trauma, subsequent encounter
- T79.8XXS — Other early complications of trauma, sequela