T79.7

Billable

Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema

T79.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T79
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Excludes2 — not included here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T79.7?
T79.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T79.7 a billable code?
Yes — T79.7 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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