2025 ICD-10-CM code T07
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 20 Feed
Unspecified multiple injuries.
The 7th character of T07 indicates the encounter type: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), or S (sequela). This allows for accurate tracking of the injury's progression and treatment.
Medical necessity for T07 is established when a patient presents with multiple injuries requiring medical attention, where the specifics of each injury might not be immediately clear. This often applies in emergency or initial assessment scenarios.
Clinical responsibility for proper documentation and coding of T07 lies with the treating physician, ensuring accurate reflection of the patient's condition and facilitating appropriate care and billing.
In simple words: Multiple injuries of unspecified nature
Unspecified multiple injuries. Excludes1: injury NOS (T14.90)
Example 1: A pedestrian is struck by a car, sustaining multiple injuries including fractures, internal bleeding, and head trauma. The precise locations and types of all injuries are not immediately clear in the initial assessment, thus T07 is used., A victim of a multi-vehicle collision presents with widespread pain and various injuries, with some still under investigation. The cumulative effect classifies the case as multiple injuries, and with details still emerging, code T07 applies., An individual is involved in a significant fall, leading to multiple injuries of currently unknown severity. During the initial assessment, while further tests are pending, and without specific locations pinpointed, T07 serves as a temporary placeholder.
Thorough documentation of the nature and extent of all injuries, even if initially unclear, is crucial for accurate coding. This includes details of the incident, presenting symptoms, initial findings, and planned investigations.
** While T07 can be used in the initial encounter when details are unclear, strive for greater coding specificity as more information becomes available. It's essential to code all individual injuries once identified, rather than continuing to use T07.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital