T79.0
BillableAir embolism (traumatic)
T79.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Air embolism (traumatic). It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T79.0?
- T79.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Air embolism (traumatic)". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T79.0 a billable code?
- Yes — T79.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from T79.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): air embolism complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.2); air embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.0); air embolism following infusion, transfusion, and therapeutic injection (T80.0); air embolism following procedure NEC (T81.7-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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