T79.1 is the ICD-10 code for Fat embolism (traumatic). It is a four-character subcategory of T79 (Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified), the most specific level in the WHO edition. It belongs to the block T79–T79 (Certain early complications of trauma) in Chapter XIX, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Code type
- Subcategory (4 characters)
- Chapter
- XIX · S00–T98
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
What T79.1 excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
T79.1 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
T79.1Traumatisk fettemboli
DT791Traumatisk fedtemboli
T79.1Traumaattinen rasvaembolia
T79.1Fettembolie (traumatisch)
T79.1Embolie graisseuse (traumatique)
T79.1vetembolie (traumatisch)
Listed through more specific codes:
- T79.1XXAFat embolism (traumatic), initial encounter
- T79.1XXDFat embolism (traumatic), subsequent encounter
- T79.1XXSFat embolism (traumatic), sequela
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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