T79.8 is the ICD-10 code for Other early complications of trauma. 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
T79.8 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
T79.8Annen spesifisert tidlig komplikasjon til traume
DT798Anden tidlig komplikation til skade ved ydre påvirkning
T79.8Muu ulkoisen väkivallan varhainen komplikaatio
T79.8Sonstige Frühkomplikationen eines Traumas
T79.8Autres complications précoces d'un traumatisme
T79.8overige gespecificeerde vroege complicaties van trauma
Listed through more specific codes:
- T79.8XXAOther early complications of trauma, initial encounter
- T79.8XXDOther early complications of trauma, subsequent encounter
- T79.8XXSOther early complications of trauma, 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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